Combination of Shanta and the suffix -avia
A modern American invention, likely created by blending the name Shanta (derived from the French 'enchantée' or Hindi 'shanti') with the popular '-avia' suffix found in names like Octavia. It represents a creative naming tradition within African American culture that emphasizes unique phonetic appeal.
Less common today
Shantavia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,456 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
