Shantae
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shantae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 6 babies have been named Shantae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,454 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,454
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shantae is also used as a girl name, ranked #62492.
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About the Name Shantae
Shantae is a boy name .
Is Shantae a boy or girl name? Shantae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,454 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,492. Shantae is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shantae is currently ranked #21,454 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantae include Sha, Shan, Shany, Shanie, Tae, Taey, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantae include Shane, Shannon . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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