Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Shanitra
3 syllablesPeak year: 19918 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shanitra's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shanitra's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shanitra |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
Shanitra through the decades
- Shanitra peaked in 1991, when 18 babies were named Shanitra in the US.
- The 1970s were Shanitra's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1986–1996), use of Shanitra has fallen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.