Shanti
Girl name · American · Hindu · Indian
Meaningpeace · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,856 in 1972
11 babies were named Shanti in the US in 2025. It has climbed 686 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shanti you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shanti, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shanti would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShanti first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1972, when it ranked #1,856. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendShanti has climbed 686 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Shanti means “peace”. Our records link it to American, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Shanti
Shanti is a girl name of American, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “peace”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-nti”. US birth records list Shanti for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #1,856 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.1 | 196,078 girls |
| 1970s | 29 | 34,843 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 48,924 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 78,555 girls |
| 2000s | 25 | 40,258 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 59,916 girls |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,711 girls |
Other spellings of Shanti
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Questions about the name Shanti
What does the name Shanti mean?
Shanti means “peace” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Shanti?
Shanti has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Shanti a boy or girl name?
Shanti is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shanti?
Shanti ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#1,856).