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Shantia

Girl name · American

Shantia is an American girl name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationShantia peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shantia you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
  • HistoryShantia first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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hello, little Shantia

US births per million girls, 1972–2025

018.537197220002011

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Shantia

Shantia is a girl name of American origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

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Questions about the name Shantia

What is the origin of the name Shantia?

Shantia is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Shantia a boy or girl name?

Shantia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shantia?

Shantia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #1,816 in 1986, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Shantia?

Shantia is an American girl name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.