Shantae
Shantae is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,492 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shantae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 1,583 babies have been named Shantae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantae is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,492 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,492
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Also a Boy Name
Shantae is also used as a boy name, ranked #21454.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shantae
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About the Name Shantae
Shantae is a girl name .
Is Shantae a boy or girl name? Shantae is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,492 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,454. Shantae is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shantae is currently ranked #62,492 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantae include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantae include Shannon, Shanaya, Shania, Shanvi, Shana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis