Shanti Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
7% Masculine / 93% Feminine
Meaning:
The name 'Shanti' means 'peace' or 'tranquility'.
Meaning of the Name Shanti
'Shanti' is a feminine name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shanti', which means 'peace' or 'tranquility'. The name carries a spiritual and serene connotation, symbolizing inner calm, balance, and harmony. It has its roots in Hindu philosophy and is often associated with the concept of peace in Buddhist and Jain traditions as well.
Popularity of the Name Shanti
The popularity for the name Shanti peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 77 births, which ranked number 3,858 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Shanti had the most female births in 2003 with 77, which ranked number 2,229 out of 18,435 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 14, which ranked number 2,558 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shanti has declined sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 13 births, a decline of -69.77%. Among females, Shanti has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 13 births, a decline of -69.77%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shanti
- 20 Year Trend of Shanti: -79.03%
- 10 Year Trend of Shanti: -69.77%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shanti: -69.77%
Popularity of Shanti by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shanti. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shanti in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shanti is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shanti
- Total Births of Shanti: 12 (-11.27%)
- Female Births of Shanti: 12 (-11.27%)
Given the downward trend of Shanti over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.27% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for Shanti have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.27%.