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Shanti

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Pronounced SHAHN-tee /ˈʃɑn.ti/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shanti, 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness' (a sacred concept, often chanted)Medium

In 30 seconds: Peace; tranquility: Shanti is Sanskrit for 'peace'. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'SHAHN-tee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit shanti, 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness' (a sacred concept, often chanted)
U.S. rank (2025)#9373 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,885

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319662025

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

Shanti comes from Sanskrit shanti, 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness'. It is chanted three times at the close of many Hindu prayers and mantras to invoke peace in body, mind, and spirit. A lyrical, serene name (said 'SHAHN-tee'; nickname Shan).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and yoga-loving families. Rare, peace-and-tranquility at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Shanti means 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness' in Sanskrit — chanted three times to close many prayers (Shanti, Shanti, Shanti) — a lyrical, serene name (said 'SHAHN-tee').
Overall data confidence 65%
Sanskrit references — shanti — etymology

Variations

ShanthiSanthiShantee

Nicknames

Shan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shanti mean?

Shanti is Sanskrit for 'peace, tranquility, calm; inner stillness'.

How do you pronounce Shanti?

It's said SHAHN-tee /ˈʃɑn.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shanti a boy or girl name?

Shanti is a girl's name.

How popular is Shanti?

Shanti is a rare name in the U.S.

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