UK girl's name
Shantana
A name of Hindu origin representing inner peace and tranquility.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shantana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shantana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Shantana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shantana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shantana ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 girls were registered as Shantana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shantana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shantana mean?
The name Shantana has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the classical period of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shanta," which means "peaceful" or "calm," combined with the suffix "ana," indicating possession or embodiment.
In Hindu mythology and ancient texts, the name Shantana is associated with divine beings and characters known for their tranquility and wisdom. One notable reference is found in the Mahabharata, a revered Sanskrit epic from ancient India. In this text, Shantanu was the name of a powerful king from the Kuru dynasty, renowned for his virtues and just rule.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shantana can be traced back to ancient inscriptions and manuscripts from the Indian subcontinent. Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne this name, including:
1. Shantana Narayan (1925-2009), an Indian philosopher and author known for his works on Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy.
2. Shantana Sahu (born 1953), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, recognized for her contributions to the Odissi dance form.
3. Shantana Bhanja (1637-1695), a medieval-era Indian king and poet from the Bhanja dynasty, renowned for his literary works in the Oriya language.
4. Shantana Devi (1768-1838), an Indian mystic and spiritual teacher, revered for her teachings on devotion and self-realization.
5. Shantana Kutuhalu (born 1959), a Sri Lankan writer and academic, known for his contributions to Sinhala literature and cultural studies.
While the name Shantana has its origins in the ancient Indian subcontinent, it has transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries, with variations and adaptations found in other parts of the world. The name continues to carry the essence of peace, tranquility, and wisdom, resonating with individuals seeking a connection to these values.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shantana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shantana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shantana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shantana in the UK right now?
In 2003, Shantana was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shantana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Shantana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shantana?
A name of Hindu origin representing inner peace and tranquility.
How many people are called Shantana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shantana across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.