Shantaya
girl nameShantaya entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #6531 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#6531
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8889 |
| 1980s | #7694 |
| 1990s | #10844 |
| 2000s | #14827 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shantaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shantaya alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shantaya in 2025?
- Shantaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shantaya most popular?
- Shantaya peaked in 1989, reaching #6531 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shantaya with classmates?
- Shantaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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