To sing or enchant
A modern American creation likely derived from the French root 'chanter', meaning to sing. It may also be influenced by the name Chantel or the word enchant, suggesting a melodic or magical quality.
Less common today
Chanteria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,607 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
