Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Santana
Shantana is a rare contemporary name with no established etymological root. It is likely a creative variation of the Spanish surname and place name Santana, which refers to Saint Anne, or influenced by the phonetic sounds of names like Shantae or Montana. Due to its rarity, it lacks a singular historical definition.
Less common today
Shantana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,207 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
