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Shantaye

Girl name · French

Shantaye is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shantaye would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationShantaye peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shantaye you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
  • HistoryShantaye first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025

04.5919761989

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Shantaye

Shantaye is a girl name of French origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

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Questions about the name Shantaye

What is the origin of the name Shantaye?

Shantaye is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Shantaye a boy or girl name?

Shantaye is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shantaye?

Shantaye is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #5,188 in 1986, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Shantaye?

Shantaye is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.