Shantela
Shantela is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,303 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shantela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 5 babies have been named Shantela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,303 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,303
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Shantela
Shantela is a girl name .
Shantela is currently ranked #60,303 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantela include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantela include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis