Shanti

Girl name

Shanti has been given to 2,025 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 2003. In 2025, about 1 in 146,115 girls was named Shanti.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,025

Peak year

2003 (77 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

93% girls / 7% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shanti — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Ashantigirl

13,343 babies since 1970

Shantegirl

6,030 babies since 1964

Shantagirl

5,254 babies since 1958

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shanti.

Yulisagirl

2,026 babies since 1979

Nicolettagirl

2,023 babies since 1911

Adamarigirl

2,029 babies since 1998

Mariaelenagirl

2,030 babies since 1935

Cholegirl

2,020 babies since 1980

Dajahgirl

2,020 babies since 1989

Kyannagirl

2,031 babies since 1975

Mahagirl

2,019 babies since 1964

Shanti vs Yulisa ⚖Shanti vs Nicoletta ⚖Shanti vs Adamari ⚖Shanti vs Mariaelena ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Shanti

Same era and popularity as Shanti, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Yulisa Nicoletta Mckenzi Adamari

Brothers

Talen Demarius Kaylon Tyreese

FAQ

How popular is the name Shanti?

Shanti has been given to 2,025 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shanti peak?

Shanti peaked in 2003, when 77 babies were given the name.

Is Shanti a girl or boy name?

Shanti is primarily a girl name (93% of babies named Shanti are girls).

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