Deontra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deontra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 135 babies have been named Deontra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deontra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,204 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,204
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Deontra
Deontra is a boy name .
Is Deontra a boy or girl name? Deontra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,204 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,757. Deontra is more commonly used as a boy name.
Deontra is currently ranked #18,204 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deontra include Deo, Deon, Deony, Deonie, Tra, Tray, Traie, Dey, Deie, and Deokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Deontra include Deon, Deonte, Deontae, Deondre . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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