Shatha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "scattered pearls" or "scattering rain drops".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Shatha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shatha today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shatha births was 2005 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shatha. 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
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2005
11 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,315
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Shatha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shatha from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shatha 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 Shatha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shathas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shatha
The name Shatha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "sha'tha," which means "exceptional" or "remarkable." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in the Arab world, particularly in regions like the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shatha can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a poetic name or a descriptive term to celebrate the beauty and unique qualities of a person or object.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shatha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shatha bint Yazid, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century. She was known for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another prominent figure was Shatha Al-Mussawi, an Iraqi writer and activist who lived from 1964 to 2022. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and fought against oppression and injustice in her homeland.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Palestinian scholar and philosopher named Shatha Al-Dimashqi. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and natural sciences during the Islamic Golden Age.
Shatha Al-Qudsi was a renowned Syrian singer and composer who lived from 1924 to 2008. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances of traditional Arab music.
In more recent times, Shatha Hassoun is an Iraqi-American actress and model who has appeared in several Hollywood films and television shows. She was born in 1983 and has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
While the name Shatha has Arabic roots, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over the centuries, transcending its linguistic and geographic origins. The name continues to be celebrated for its unique meaning and the remarkable individuals who have carried it throughout history.
People
Shatha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shatha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shatha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shatha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shatha 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Shatha a common name?
We classify Shatha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shatha most popular?
The single biggest year for Shatha was 2005, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shatha is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shatha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shatha 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.