Shanti
Pronunciation: [ sh-ANT-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shanti first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 140 babies have been named Shanti in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shanti is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,532 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,532
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shanti
Shanti is a boy name .
Is Shanti a boy or girl name? Shanti is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,532 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,393. Shanti is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shanti is currently ranked #28,532 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shanti include Sha, Shan, Shany, Shanie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shanti include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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