Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Shantara is a modern American name with no singular established etymology. It likely emerged as a rhythmic blend of the popular prefix 'Shan-' (as in Shannon or Shandra) and the suffix '-tara', possibly influenced by the Sanskrit name Tara. Because it lacks a historical root, its meaning is often interpreted by parents through its phonetic components.
Less common today
Shantara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,396 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
