Shasta

Q: Is Shasta a boy or girl name?

Shasta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #40247, and as a girl name it ranks #10336.

Q: How popular is the name Shasta?

Shasta is ranked #40247 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AST-uh ]

Boy Name #40,247 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shasta is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AST-uh.

Parents who love the name Shasta often also consider Vi, Anthory, .

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Popularity Over Time

#40,247

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #40,247
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shasie

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Shasta Jayden

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Also a Girl Name

Shasta is also used as a girl name, ranked #10336.

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Similar Names

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Corbie Boy Latin via Old French Hyon Boy Korean Deja Boy French Vi Boy Old Norse Adaryl Boy American English Toron Boy Modern English Brach Boy Germanic/Celtic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shasta

Is Shasta a boy or girl name?

Shasta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #40247. As a girl name, it is ranked #10336. Shasta is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shasta?

Shasta is pronounced sh-AST-uh.

How popular is the name Shasta?

Shasta is currently ranked #40247 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shasta?

Common nicknames for Shasta include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shasie.

Is Shasta a common or rare name?

Shasta is an uncommon name, ranked #40247 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shasta

Shasta is a boy name .

Is Shasta a boy or girl name? Shasta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,247 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,336. Shasta is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shasta is currently ranked #40,247 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shasta include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shasie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.