Gracious
Shaunta is a modern American rhythmic variation of Shawna, which is a feminine form of Sean. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' filtered through Irish and English traditions.
Less common today
Shaunta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,724 in 1991.
American R&B singer and rapper formerly signed to No Limit Records
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
