Girl · #13,009 in 2026

Shontavia

Name: Popularity of the name Shontavia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shontavia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,009

Peak Rank

#4,208 (1991)

Total Babies

261

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

2005

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#4208

Peak Rank

261

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shontavia

Shontavia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 24 Shontavias were born — ranking #4,208 that year. As of 2026, Shontavia ranks #13,009 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 261 Shontavias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shontavia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shontavia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Tantivy
Synovia
Santina
Santora
Santella
Santucci
Savia
Santulli

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shontavia

What does the name Shontavia mean?

Shontavia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shontavia in 2026?

In 2026, Shontavia ranks #13,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shontavia most popular?

Shontavia reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #4,208 that year with 24 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shontavia most popular?

Shontavia has historically been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shontavia.

Is Shontavia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shontavia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shontavia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shontavia include Kristeena, Charnise, Allycia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shontavia

Shontavia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 261 births in the dataset. Shontavia's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #4,208. Use the chart and map above to compare Shontavia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.