Stone or rocky place; to sing
Shantea is a modern American variation of the French name Chantal, which originally referred to a stone or rocky location. It is often associated with the French word 'chanter', meaning to sing, giving it a melodic quality.
Less common today
Shantea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,751 in 1991.
The main protagonist and half-genie hero of the video game series · Shantae
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
