Modern American creation, possibly meaning the peaceful
Lashonta is a modern American name likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Shonta. Shonta itself is often considered a derivative of the French name Chantal, which refers to a 'stony place' or 'song', or it may be linked to the name Shawna. In some contexts, it is interpreted through its phonetic similarity to names meaning peace or tranquility.
Less common today
Lashonta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,336 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
