Shanta
Shanta is a girl's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Peaceful, calm, or tranquil.
Origin and history
Shanta is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm'. In Hindu tradition, it is associated with a daughter of King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in the Ramayana. The name saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
5,112 babies in the United States have been named Shanta since 1880. It ranks #2431 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.5 %)
- IL (9.5 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 302 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,985 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,026 |
| 1990-2000 | 646 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shanta
- Shanta Shelke: Poet, Writer
Fun facts
- In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Shanta was the daughter of King Dasharatha and elder sister to Lord Rama.
- The name gained notable usage in the United States primarily between the 1970s and 1980s.