Shatia
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "towering beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 609 living Americans carry the first name Shatia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shatia today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shatia births was 1992 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shatia. 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
609
~ 1 in 562,815 Americans
Peak year
1992
54 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2012 SSA rank
#19,131
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Shatia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shatia from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 283 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shatia 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 Shatia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shatias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Maryland, Ohio recorded the most babies named Shatia, while Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shatia
The name Shatia has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "shatir," which means "scepter" or "staff." This suggests that the name may have been associated with royalty or positions of authority in the early days.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a reference to a minor goddess named Shatia, who was believed to be the personification of tranquility and serenity. However, not much is known about her beyond this brief mention in some obscure texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shatia can be traced back to a Roman noblewoman named Shatia Valeria, who lived in the 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the arts and education.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shatia. One of the most famous was Shatia al-Umawi (712-796 AD), an Arabian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of algebra and the development of the astrolabe.
In the 12th century, there was a Shatia of Antioch, a Byzantine princess who was renowned for her beauty and her skill in diplomacy. She played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties between the Byzantine Empire and its neighboring kingdoms.
During the Renaissance period, Shatia Borghese (1515-1590) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She commissioned many famous works of art and architecture, including the Villa Borghese in Rome.
Another notable figure was Shatia Sforza (1463-1503), an Italian duchess and military leader who played a pivotal role in the Italian Wars. She was known for her strategic brilliance and her unwavering determination in defending her territory.
In more recent times, there was Shatia Khanum (1828-1912), a Persian princess and poet who was celebrated for her literary talents and her advocacy for women's education and social reforms.
People
Shatia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shatia 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
Shatia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shatia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 609 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shatia 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 562,815 US residents.
Is Shatia a common name?
We classify Shatia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 636 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shatia most popular?
The single biggest year for Shatia was 1992, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shatia is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shatia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shatia 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.