MallowbyNames

Shatira

shah-TEE-rah · Of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Shatera or a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shatira since 1983

Babies named Shatira per year in U.S. Social Security records.

49131990200020102020Most births 1993Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s32
1990s71
2000s12
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shatira is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, with its highest usage in 1993. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and has remained stable in its very low frequency. The name does not have a clear etymology or meaning, suggesting it may be a creative coinage or a respelling of other names. Its exact origin is uncertain, and it lacks a strong cultural or historical background. Despite its obscurity, Shatira carries a melodic, feminine sound that fits with other invented names from the late 20th century.

Shatira first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, likely as a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variant of names like Shatara or Shakira, or simply a combination of fashionable sounds. There is no clear derivation from an established language or tradition, and its usage remains very rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Shay, Tira

Sibling names for Shatira

Names that share Shatira's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shatira mean?
The meaning of Shatira is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name or a variant of other names, and it does not have a well-attested etymology.
How popular is Shatira?
Shatira is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, peaked in 1993, and has not ranked among the top 1000 names in any recorded year.
Is Shatira a boy or girl name?
Shatira is almost exclusively used for girls.