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Shanta
OriginIndian
Meaning"peace"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Shanta
This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.
Shanta is also given to boys.
Pronounced SHAHN-tuh.
As of October 2026, Shanta ranked #7755 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #2554 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,104
Girls #3,951
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- Shameka Shanta Brown aka LadyGirl
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Shanta in pop culture
- ShantaGirl
character in Indian epic poem Ramayana
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