girl's name
Shantay
shan-TAY (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,365
Shantay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 72 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shantay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 326 |
| 1980s | 528 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shantay?
In 2011, Shantay was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shantay Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shantay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shantay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shantay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shantay
- English shan-TAY
Sibling Names for Shantay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shantay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shantay
How popular is the name Shantay?
In 2011, Shantay was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shantay a girl's or a boy's name?
Shantay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shantay?
Shantay has 2 syllables.
When was Shantay most popular?
Shantay peaked in 1987, when 72 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.