Shanitra
girl nameShanitra entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3963 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#3963
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4792 |
| 1980s | #5495 |
| 1990s | #8063 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shanitra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shanitra alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shanitra in 2025?
- Shanitra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shanitra most popular?
- Shanitra peaked in 1976, reaching #3963 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shanitra with classmates?
- Shanitra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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