The baby name Shota is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: /ɕota/ (approx. 'SHOH-tah'); Georgian: /ʃɔtɑ/ (approx. 'SHO-tah').
The baby name Shota is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: /ɕota/ (approx. 'SHOH-tah'); Georgian: /ʃɔtɑ/ (approx. 'SHO-tah').
Shota is Georgian, Japanese in Origin.
Shota is a masculine given name found in two traditions: Georgian შოთა and Japanese Shōta. In Georgia the name is well established since at least the 12th century, immortalized by national poet Shota Rustaveli, and remains familiar through modern figures such as footballer Shota Arveladze. Its Georgian etymology is uncertain, sometimes linked to regional Caucasian roots, so the meaning is considered opaque.
In Japan, Shōta is a common male name with multiple kanji spellings, e.g., 翔太, 将太, 祥太, 昇太. Meanings vary by characters, frequently combining elements like 翔 “soar, fly” or 将 “leader” with 太 “great, plump,” used as a masculine intensifier. Romanized variants include Shota, Shouta, Syota, and Syouta; the short form Shō or Sho appears in nicknames. Popularity rose notably from the late 20th century onward.
| Shota Arveladze Shota Arveladze is a well-known former professional footballer from Georgia, born in 1973. He is most famous for his successful career as a striker, playing for clubs like Ajax and Rangers. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, further contributing to the sport. | Shota Chochishvili Shota Chochishvili was a Georgian judoka who gained fame for winning a gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He also earned a bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, showcasing his exceptional skills in judo. Chochishvili's achievements made him a prominent figure in the world of sports. | Shota Khabareli Shota Khabareli is best known for winning Olympic gold in judo for the Soviet Union at the 1980 Summer Olympics in the half-middleweight class. The Georgian judoka also earned a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships in Moscow and took silver at the European Championships in Brussels in 1979 and Rostock in 1982. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | Boys | 0 | #21 | 155 | 2,055 |
| GE | 0 | #32 | 13 | 997 | |
| JP | 0 | #57 | 21 | 4,057 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #60 | 370 | 7,909 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #107 | 2 | 1,564 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #176 | 2 | 2,769 |
| RU | 0 | #192 | 3 | 3,641 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #221 | 7 | 4,141 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #268 | 6 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #293 | 4 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #337 | 4 | 6,459 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #449 | 57 | 12,621 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #526 | 23 | 10,655 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #574 | 34 | 10,983 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #687 | 11 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2023 | #894 | 5 | 7,053 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #916 | 15 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #939 | 14 | 5,697 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| TR | 0 | #1,135 | 77 | 19,440 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,139 | 5 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,156 | 23 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,439 | 33 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Shota is popular in 40 countries — most recent births per country:
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