How Many People Are Named Shaista?

Complete statistics for the name Shaista: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shaista
Very Rare
Arabic

Shaista means 'happiness' in Arabic, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 15 people named Shaista live in the US today, which is just 1 in 22,216,911 Americans, highlighting its very rare status. The majority, 67%, are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice.

~15
Living in US
1 in 22,216,911
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happiness
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Joyful Hopeful Optimistic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

232,445
Worldwide Bearers
#4,515
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
145,114
🇮🇳 India
45,293
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
36,033
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,748
🇬🇧 England
1,372
🇺🇸 United States
776
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
408
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇨🇦 Canada
348
🇿🇦 South Africa
321

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
15 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
10
Would be under 30 (67%)
5
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 15 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
19
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shaista Through the Generations

Shaista saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 5 births, marking a significant moment in the name's history. Today, there are 15 individuals named Shaista in the United States, with most falling within the younger demographic. This trend suggests that Shaista is a name embraced by newer generations, with a notable 10 out of 15 being under 30 years old.

✨ Similar Names to Shaista

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaista's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Shaista

How Many People Have the Name Shaista?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15 people in the United States currently share the name Shaista. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,216,911 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaista a Common or Rare Name?

Shaista is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shaista Mean?

Shaista means "happiness" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shaista in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shaista Most Popular?

The name Shaista reached peak popularity in 1996, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shaista?

Approximately 15 people named Shaista live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,216,911 Americans.

Is Shaista a rare name?

Shaista is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,216,911 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaista mean?

Shaista means "happiness" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shaista more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaista are male and 100% are female.

When was Shaista most popular?

Shaista peaked in 1996 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US15
All-Time Births15
1 in X1 in 22,216,911
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year1996
World Rank#4,515
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.