Shanthi
Shanthi is a girl baby name. Ranked #34,518 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
Shanthi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 44 babies have been named Shanthi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanthi is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,518 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,518
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shanthi
Shanthi is a girl name .
Shanthi is currently ranked #34,518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanthi include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanthi 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