Shantaya
Shantaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,930 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
Shantaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 140 babies have been named Shantaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shantaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,930 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,930
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Shantaya
Shantaya is a girl name .
Shantaya is currently ranked #33,930 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shantaya include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shantaya 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