How Many People Are Named Shanitra?
Complete statistics for the name Shanitra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shanitra is a very rare female name, with only 265 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,246,822 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with 18 births, and it's remained stable since then, being most common among those aged 30 to 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, it's believed they're here to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 273 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shanitra Through the Generations
Shanitra has seen its highest usage in the early 1990s, with 18 births in 1991 marking its peak. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though not reaching the same heights again. Today, Shanitra is predominantly found among individuals aged between 30 and 60, with no recorded births under 30 or over 60 in recent years. This suggests that Shanitra is a name chosen by parents during a specific period, leading to a concentrated age group of bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shanitra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shanitra
How Many People Have the Name Shanitra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 265 people in the United States currently share the name Shanitra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,246,822 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shanitra a Common or Rare Name?
Shanitra 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 Shanitra Mean?
Shanitra means "creative variant of Shanita" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shanitra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shanitra Most Popular?
The name Shanitra reached peak popularity in 1991, with 18 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 Shanitra?
Approximately 265 people named Shanitra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 273. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,246,822 Americans.
Is Shanitra a rare name?
Shanitra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,246,822 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shanitra mean?
Shanitra means "creative variant of Shanita" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shanitra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shanitra are male and 100% are female.
When was Shanitra most popular?
Shanitra peaked in 1991 with 18 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.