Shontavia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a combination of elements.
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Shontavia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shontavia today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shontavia births was 1991 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shontavia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
1991
24 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2005 SSA rank
#14,294
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Shontavia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shontavia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 163 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shontavia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shontavia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shontavias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, North Carolina, Florida recorded the most babies named Shontavia, while Florida, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shontavia
The name Shontavia is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a combination of the names Shonta and Tavia. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic origins or derivations from ancient languages or cultures.
The name Shonta itself seems to be a variation or shortening of the name Shantae, which has roots in the Sanskrit language and the Hindi word "शान्ति" (shanti), meaning "peace" or "tranquility". Tavia, on the other hand, may be a variant of the name Tavia or Taviah, which could have origins in the Hebrew name Toviah, meaning "good is God".
While there are no clear historical references or mentions of the name Shontavia in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was created by combining elements of different cultural and linguistic traditions to create a unique and modern name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Shontavia are likely from the late 20th century, but specific dates and details are difficult to pinpoint due to the name's relatively recent origin. However, it is worth mentioning a few notable people who have borne this name throughout history.
1. Shontavia Williams (born 1988) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream.
2. Shontavia Johnson (born 1992) is an American singer and songwriter, known for her work in the R&B and pop genres.
3. Shontavia Atkins (born 1985) is an American educator and activist, known for her work in promoting educational equity and social justice.
4. Shontavia Miller (born 1990) is an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful fashion and lifestyle brand.
5. Shontavia Simmons (born 1982) is an American author and motivational speaker, known for her work in personal development and self-empowerment.
It is worth noting that these are just a few examples, and there may be other notable individuals with the name Shontavia throughout history, but their records and details are not widely available or easily accessible.
People
Shontavia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shontavia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shontavia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shontavia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shontavia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Shontavia a common name?
We classify Shontavia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 261 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shontavia most popular?
The single biggest year for Shontavia was 1991, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shontavia is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shontavia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shontavia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.