Holding steady.
Popularity of Shantika since 1976
Babies named Shantika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shantika is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility'. It first entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1976, at a time when interest in names with spiritual and cultural roots was growing. The name reached its peak popularity in 1990, though even then it remained relatively uncommon. Since the 1990s, usage has been stable but low, with no recorded rank in the top 1000 in recent years. Shantika is more commonly chosen in Indian American communities and among families seeking a distinctive name with a profound meaning.
Shantika is a feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word शान्ति (shānti), meaning 'peace' or 'tranquility'. It is a modern coinage, likely influenced by the popularity of names ending in -ka in India and diaspora communities. The name has been in use since at least the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1976.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shanti, Tika
Variants: Shantika, Shantica, Shantikah
Sibling names for Shantika
Names that share Shantika's style, for a brother or sister.
