UK girl's name
Shatha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "scattered pearls" or "scattering rain drops".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shatha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shatha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Shatha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shatha. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shatha ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 girls were registered as Shatha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shatha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Shatha mean?
The name Shatha is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "sha'tha," which means "exceptional" or "remarkable." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in the Arab world, particularly in regions like the Middle East and North Africa.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shatha can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a poetic name or a descriptive term to celebrate the beauty and unique qualities of a person or object.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shatha. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shatha bint Yazid, a renowned Arab poet who lived in the 7th century. She was known for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language.
Another prominent figure was Shatha Al-Mussawi, an Iraqi writer and activist who lived from 1964 to 2022. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and fought against oppression and injustice in her homeland.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Palestinian scholar and philosopher named Shatha Al-Dimashqi. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and natural sciences during the Islamic Golden Age.
Shatha Al-Qudsi was a renowned Syrian singer and composer who lived from 1924 to 2008. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her performances of traditional Arab music.
In more recent times, Shatha Hassoun is an Iraqi-American actress and model who has appeared in several Hollywood films and television shows. She was born in 1983 and has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
While the name Shatha has Arabic roots, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over the centuries, transcending its linguistic and geographic origins. The name continues to be celebrated for its unique meaning and the remarkable individuals who have carried it throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Shatha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shatha 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 | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Shatha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shatha in the UK right now?
In 2009, Shatha was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shatha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Shatha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shatha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "scattered pearls" or "scattering rain drops".
How many people are called Shatha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shatha 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.