God is gracious
Shontia is a modern American creation, likely a rhythmic blend of the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Tia or a variation of the French name Chantal. It is often associated with the meaning 'God is gracious' due to its phonetic similarity to names in the Jane and John family.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shontia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).