Stone or singing
The name Chanta likely has dual origins, potentially serving as a variation of the Sanskrit name Chanda, meaning 'fierce' or 'moon,' or as a French-influenced derivative of Chantal, which refers to a 'stone' or 'rocky place.' In some modern contexts, it is also associated with the French word 'chanter,' meaning 'to sing.'
Less common today
Chanta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,120 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American college basketball player
