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Shaunta

Girl name · American · Hebrew · Irish

Shaunta is an American and Hebrew girl name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationShaunta peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Shaunta you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
  • HistoryShaunta first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025

04080196620002006

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

About the name Shaunta

Shaunta is a girl name of American, Hebrew and Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Shaunta

What is the origin of the name Shaunta?

Shaunta is American, Hebrew and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Shaunta turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Shaunta a boy or girl name?

Shaunta is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shaunta?

Shaunta is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2006. It peaked at #1,154 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Shaunta a biblical name?

Yes. Shaunta is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What should I know before naming my baby Shaunta?

Shaunta is an American and Hebrew girl name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.