God is gracious
A modern American phonetic variation of Shantae or Shawnta, ultimately derived from the French name Jean or the Irish Seán. It combines the 'Shawn' sound with the popular 'tae' suffix common in African American naming traditions. It carries the same etymological weight as Jane or Joan, signifying divine favor.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shawntae in 2025.
Rapper known professionally as Da Brat
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
