Shaunta
About Shaunta
Shaunta appears to be a modern feminine name that may have developed as a variation of names like Shawn/Sean with a feminine ending, or as a variant of Shonda/Shanta. The prefix 'Shau-' could be related to Sean (Irish form of John meaning 'God is gracious'), while the '-ta' ending creates a feminine form. Alternatively, it might be connected to names like Shantae or Chantal. The name began appearing in American naming records in the 1970s and saw modest usage through the 1980s and 1990s. Shaunta is relatively uncommon but features the melodic quality and distinctive character valued in contemporary naming practices. The name may be pronounced with various inflections, including 'SHAWN-tuh' or 'shawn-TAY', depending on regional and personal preferences. Various spelling forms include Shawnta and Shauntae.
Pronounced SHAWN-tuh.
As of October 2026, Shaunta ranked #14910 in US births in 2006 SSA, peaked at #1160 in 1979.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |