Shaletha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-LEE-tha /ʃəˈliːθə/
Origin: Modern; African American
Meaning: unknown
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shaletha has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the word "shalom," which means peace. The name is thought to be a variant or derivative that incorporates the suffix "-etha," a common element in Hebrew names that often denotes a feminine form.
The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the influence of Hebrew texts and their translations, particularly during the periods of the Babylonian Exile and later the spread of Christianity, where Hebrew names were adapted into Greek and Latin before entering English vernacular. Historically, names with similar roots have been significant in various religious and cultural contexts.
The Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh, features numerous figures whose names are derived from the root "shalom," symbolizing peace and harmony. While Shaletha itself does not appear in biblical texts, it resonates with the broader tradition of names that convey positive attributes.
The translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek (the Septuagint) and later into Latin (the Vulgate) during the early centuries of the Common Era helped to disseminate these names and their meanings across different cultures, including the English-speaking world. Culturally, names associated with peace have held enduring significance, often being chosen for their hopeful connotations.
In various traditions, names that signify peace are thought to bring tranquility and harmony to the bearer. The name Shaletha, while not widely documented in historical records, aligns with this tradition of meaningful naming.
Its phonetic structure and etymological roots suggest a connection to a rich heritage of names that have been cherished for their positive implications, contributing to the name's potential resonance in various cultural narratives.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaletha was first seen in the United States in 1969.
Shaletha has ranked as high as #1097 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Shaletha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Shaletha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shaletha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Shaletha (1980)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shaletha.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |