How Many People Are Named Shalita?

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

Shalita
Very Rare
Indian

Shalita is a very rare female name, with only 391 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 844,645 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 28 births, and it's interesting how its usage has remained stable since then.

~391
Living in US
1 in 844,645
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Shalini
🌐
Origin
Indian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Caring
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,496
Worldwide Bearers
#201,047
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
904
🇺🇸 United States
490
🇬🇾 Guyana
13
🇲🇾 Malaysia
12
🇺🇬 Uganda
11
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8
🇬🇧 England
7
🇮🇱 Israel
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇶🇦 Qatar
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
391 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
405
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 405 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: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
87

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

📜 Shalita Through the Generations

Shalita has been a name that has seen steady usage over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1988 when 28 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a consistent presence, with 405 total births recorded throughout history. Today, people named Shalita are predominantly aged between 30 and 60, with an average age of 44, indicating a generation that has largely carried the name through adulthood.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

DC 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Shalita

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shalita's Indian roots

📄 About the Name Shalita

How Many People Have the Name Shalita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 391 people in the United States currently share the name Shalita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 844,645 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shalita a Common or Rare Name?

Shalita 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 Shalita Mean?

Shalita means "creative variant of Shalini" and comes from Indian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shalita Most Popular?

The name Shalita reached peak popularity in 1988, with 28 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 Shalita?

Approximately 391 people named Shalita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 405. That works out to roughly 1 in 844,645 Americans.

Is Shalita a rare name?

Shalita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 844,645 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shalita mean?

Shalita means "creative variant of Shalini" and comes from Indian origins.

Is Shalita more male or female?

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

When was Shalita most popular?

Shalita peaked in 1988 with 28 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 US391
All-Time Births405
1 in X1 in 844,645
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1988
World Rank#201,047
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.