Originating from African roots, the unique name Shalethia is believed to have been derived from an East African language. It's a monophonic name, meaning it consists of one syllable: 'Sha'. While its exact etymology remains unclear, some sources suggest it could be interpreted as 'peace' or 'calm', perhaps reflecting the tranquil and harmonious spirit often associated with names of African origin.
It appears that the name Shalethia experienced a brief spike in popularity with six births each in 1990 and 1992, totaling twelve children named Shalethia over those two years. However, there is no data provided for the years surrounding these to determine if this was an anomaly or part of a broader trend.