Shonta

Shonta is a contemporary given name that appears to have emerged in the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century. The name may be a variant of 'Shante' or 'Shantae,' which themselves might be modern creations or variants of the French name 'Chantal,' meaning 'stony place.' Another possibility is that it developed as a variant of 'Shonda' or 'Shawnda.' The name has remained relatively uncommon, never breaking into the top 1000 most popular names in the US. Pronunciation typically emphasizes the first syllable (SHON-tuh), though regional variations exist. Usage data indicates the name has appeared across diverse communities since the 1970s, with modest but consistent usage continuing into the 21st century. The name represents the creative naming patterns that emerged in the late 20th century.

Shonta is also given to boys.

Pronounced SHAHN-tah.

As of October 2026, Shonta ranked #13632 for girls in US births in 2003 and #5538 for boys in US births in 1982 SSA, peaked at #1125 for girls in 1977 and #3176 for boys in 1977.