Shasta
Shasta is a unisex name of Native American origin meaning “uncertain.”
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how do you pronounce Shasta?
SHASS-tah
where does the name Shasta come from?
The origin of Shasta is uncertain; it may come from the name Sustika, with a root in the Klamath language.
Shasta takes its name from Mount Shasta in Northern California, sacred to the Shasta people and other indigenous nations. The mountain is considered a powerful spiritual center, believed by many traditions to be a gateway between physical and spiritual realms. The name carries the majesty and mysticism of this volcanic peak.
how popular is this name?
Shasta has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 11 years since 1976. It peaked at #698 in 1978, and ranked #984 in 1986.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1986 | #984 |
| 1985 | #907 |
| 1984 | #821 |
| 1983 | #802 |
| 1982 | #817 |
| 1981 | #722 |
| 1980 | #752 |
| 1979 | #716 |
| 1978 | #698 |
| 1977 | #918 |
| 1976 | #861 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Shasta fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Shasta?
- Mount Shasta (14,179-foot volcanic peak in Northern California)
- Shasta people (indigenous nation of Northern California and Southern Oregon)
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quick answers about Shasta
What does the name Shasta mean?
Shasta means “uncertain”.
What is the origin of the name Shasta?
Shasta comes from the Native American naming tradition.
How popular is the name Shasta?
Shasta ranked #984 in the US in 1986, according to Social Security data.
Is Shasta a boy or girl name?
Shasta is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Shasta?
Shasta is pronounced SHASS-tah, with 2 syllables.
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