Gracious; path or way
A modern American blend likely combining the prefix 'Shaun' (a derivative of John, meaning 'God is gracious') with the suffix 'tavia' (often drawn from Octavia, meaning 'eighth'). It represents a creative naming tradition within African American culture that prioritizes unique phonetic appeal and individuality.
Less common today
Shauntavia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,598 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
