Declining since 2003, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Shanti since 1966
Babies named Shanti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34 | 0 |
| 1970s | 441 | 93 |
| 1980s | 349 | 42 |
| 1990s | 229 | 5 |
| 2000s | 460 | 0 |
| 2010s | 293 | 0 |
| 2020s | 79 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shanti is a name of Sanskrit origin that directly translates to 'peace.' It entered U.S. baby name records in 1966 and saw its peak popularity in 2003, though it has since declined in use. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860 with about 1 in 146,115 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been falling since its peak year, reflecting a broader shift away from once-trendy spiritual names. Shanti is predominantly used for girls and carries a serene, universally appealing meaning.
Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility.' It is used as a given name in India and among Hindu communities worldwide, often as a feminine name but also occasionally masculine. The concept of shanti is central to Hindu philosophy and is frequently chanted in prayers and meditations to invoke peace.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shan, Shanti
Sibling names for Shanti
Names that share Shanti's style, for a brother or sister.
