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Shantara

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Pronounced shun-TAR-uh /ʃənˈtɑr.ə/Low

Meaning: Shantara is a modern American coinage joining a Shan- front to Tara - a name that is both Sanskrit for 'star' and the storied hill of Tara in Ireland. The Shan- prefix is a contemporary touch; Tara supplies a rich, ready-made root, which we trace.Low

In 30 seconds: Shantara is a rare modern American girl's name, most likely Shan- joined to Tara ('star' in Sanskrit; a famous Irish hill). Its small peak came in the late 1980s (said shun-TAR-uh).
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningShantara is a modern American coinage joining a Shan- front to Tara - a name that is both Sanskrit for 'star' and the storied hill of Tara in Ireland. The Shan- prefix is a contemporary touch; Tara supplies a rich, ready-made root, which we trace.
U.S. rank (2000)#17169 ↘ Falling
2000 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919792000

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shantara most likely joins a Shan- front to Tara, which is Sanskrit for 'star' and the name of the legendary hill of Tara in Ireland. The prefix is a modern American addition; Tara carries the inherited meaning, which we note.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around 1989, and it stayed rare. A girl named Shantara then is in her thirties today.

Did you know? Shantara pairs a soft Shan- opening with Tara, a name that means 'star' in Sanskrit and names Ireland's ancient royal hill - a lot of resonance in one coinage.
Overall data confidence 28%
References - Shantara — Shan- + Tara (Sanskrit 'star'; Irish hill of Tara); modern coinage; flagged.

Variations

ShantoraShantaChantaraTara

Nicknames

ShanTara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shantara mean?

It most likely joins a Shan- front to Tara, which is Sanskrit for 'star' and a famous Irish hill; it is a modern American coinage.

How do you pronounce Shantara?

It is said shun-TAR-uh /ʃənˈtɑr.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shantara a boy or girl name?

Shantara is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shantara?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-eighties.

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