Shatara Girl

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: sha-TAH-rah /ʃəˈtɑːrə/

Origin: African; American

Meaning: African: 'a gift'; American: 'to be strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shatara has roots that can be traced back to various linguistic traditions, although its precise etymology is less clear compared to more widely documented names. It is often considered to be of African origin, with connections to the Swahili language, where it can be interpreted as a variant of names meaning 'to shine' or 'to illuminate.' This reflects a broader trend in many African names that carry significant meanings related to light, brightness, or positive attributes.

The name may also have ties to other cultures, but specific historical documentation is limited, making it difficult to pinpoint a singular origin. Historically, names similar to Shatara have appeared in various cultures, often associated with themes of beauty and radiance.

While there are no specific historical milestones directly linked to the name Shatara itself, the cultural significance of names that evoke light and positivity has been a common thread throughout many societies. In African traditions, names often carry deep meanings and are chosen to reflect the circumstances of birth or aspirations for the child, which enhances their cultural resonance.

The symbolic associations of names like Shatara contribute to their endurance across generations. Names that signify light or brightness are often linked to hope, guidance, and enlightenment, making them appealing choices for parents.

Additionally, the name may have variations or diminutives in different cultures, although these are less documented. Overall, Shatara embodies a rich tapestry of meaning that reflects both linguistic roots and cultural significance, resonating with themes of illumination and positivity.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shatara was first seen in the United States in 1971.

Shatara has ranked as high as #1646 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Shatara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Shatara 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 Shatara was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Shatara.

Year Total Births Girl
2011 5 5
2009 5 5
2008 8 8
2007 13 13
2005 16 16
2004 13 13
2003 11 11
2002 16 16
2001 13 13
2000 23 23
1999 23 23
1998 23 23
1997 31 31
1996 24 24
1995 44 44
1994 51 51
1993 67 67
1992 85 85
1991 103 103
1990 104 104
1989 95 95
1988 113 113
1987 135 135
1986 159 159
1985 39 39
1984 36 36
1983 35 35
1982 25 25
1981 32 32
1980 28 28
1979 28 28
1978 16 16
1977 16 16
1976 19 19
1975 12 12
1974 5 5
1971 8 8

Top States for Shatara (1999)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
IL 5
100%