Shasta
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Shasta is a Native American name meaning “three-peaked mountain”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.79% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Shasta
Shasta is a name of Native American origin, specifically derived from the name of the Shastan peoples of Northern California. It is famously associated with the volcanic peak, Mount Shasta, which holds significant cultural and spiritual importance among several indigenous tribes. The name has been adopted into general usage, moving from a regional geographic identifier to a given name.
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Gender Usage of the Name Shasta
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Shasta is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.79% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Shasta
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Shasta is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 649K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 16.5M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 920K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.21M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Shasta ranked #15,934 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Shasta shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,229 in 1979. Its lowest recorded position was #15,934 in 2025. Over the last 20 years (2005–2025) the name fell -10353 places (from #5,581 to #15,934).
Name StyleMethodology
Shasta is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1979, has fallen to only 0.53% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Shasta
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Shasta utilizes two syllables with a stressed initial beat and a soft vowel finish. Its strong association with Mount Shasta in California anchors the name within a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic. The phonetic structure is balanced, providing a sense of natural stability.
Middle Names For Shasta
Middle names used with ShastaMethodology
Shasta is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Shasta Nicole · Shasta Marie · Shasta Lynn · Shasta Dawn · Shasta MichelleView all 87 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ShastaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Shasta is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Shasta Moore · Shasta Mills · Shasta Marsh · Shasta Marks · Shasta Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Shasta
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Shasta appears as part of the common names of 3 flower species, including:
- Mt. Shasta Arnica (Arnica viscosa A.Gray) — Asteraceae
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum ×superbum (Bergmans ex J.W.Ingram) D.H.Kent) — Asteraceae
Tree AssociationsMethodology
The name Shasta, one of the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, appears as part of the common names of 3 plant species, including:
- Shasta Red Fir (Abies shastensis (Lemmon) Lemmon) — Pinaceae
- Shasta Cypress (Cupressus macnabiana A.Murray bis) — Cupressaceae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 18 biological records matching the name Shasta. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Shasta
Sound Like Shasta Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Chasity · Chassidy · Chassity · View all 15 names
Spelled Like Shasta Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Shaista · Shasa · Shaistah · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sharon · Shirley · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Shasta Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
More Info
How to Spell Shasta in ASL
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