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Shatha

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningfragrance · Arabic

Shatha is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their 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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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shatha would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationShatha peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Shatha you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
  • HistoryShatha first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1982–2025

03.57198220002021

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

About the name Shatha

Shatha is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “fragrance”. 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 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Shatha

What does the name Shatha mean?

Shatha means “fragrance” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mika (“often beautiful fragrance”), Kaori (“fragrance”), Anuhea (“cool fragrance”) and Areej (“fragrance”).

What is the origin of the name Shatha?

Shatha is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Shatha a boy or girl name?

Shatha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shatha?

Shatha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #9,017 in 1997, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Shatha?

If you like Shatha, you might also like Mika, Kaori, Anuhea and Areej.

What should I know before naming my baby Shatha?

Shatha is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their 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.