Gracious
A modern American creation, likely combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Netta, a diminutive of names like Janet or Antoinette. It ultimately shares the Hebrew roots of Jane or John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It rose to modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Less common today
Shanetta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,773 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
