Shantella
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "peaceful" or "calm".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Shantella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shantella today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shantella births was 1988 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shantella. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
1988
16 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1993 SSA rank
#10,412
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Shantella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shantella from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 80 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Shantella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shantella by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shantella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shantella
The name Shantella originated from a combination of two Sanskrit words, "Shanti" which means peace, and "Ella" which is a variant of the name Elizabeth, meaning "consecrated to God." This name is believed to have roots in ancient India, where Sanskrit was the predominant language and the concept of inner peace was deeply valued in spiritual and philosophical traditions.
In the early centuries of the Common Era, variations of the name Shantella were found in Hindu scriptures and religious texts, often referring to the idea of attaining a state of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. The name's connection to the Sanskrit word "Shanti" made it a popular choice among those seeking a name that embodied the principles of peace and serenity.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shantella was a renowned Indian poet and philosopher who lived during the 6th century CE. Her collection of poetry, titled "The Whispers of Shanti," explored themes of inner peace, harmony, and the interconnectedness of all beings.
In the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named Shantella traveled extensively throughout Asia, spreading the teachings of compassion and mindfulness. His teachings and writings were widely studied and influential in the development of Buddhist philosophy during that era.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Shantella di Firenze gained recognition for her exquisite frescoes depicting scenes of nature and tranquility. Her works adorned the walls of numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, and she was celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of serenity through her art.
In the 19th century, a French writer and philosopher named Shantella Duval published a seminal work titled "The Path to Inner Peace," which explored the concept of achieving peace within oneself and with the world around us. Her work influenced many intellectual and spiritual movements of the time.
During the early 20th century, a prominent civil rights activist and advocate for non-violent resistance named Shantella Patel played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Her unwavering commitment to peaceful protest and her belief in the power of non-violence inspired countless individuals around the world.
People
Shantella + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
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FAQ
Shantella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shantella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shantella going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Shantella a common name?
We classify Shantella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 197 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shantella most popular?
The single biggest year for Shantella was 1988, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shantella is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shantella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shantella in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.