Holding steady.
Popularity of Shataya since 1979
Babies named Shataya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shataya entered U.S. birth records in 1979, a modern coinage with no clear roots in established naming traditions. It reached its peak usage in 1991, reflecting the era's trend toward inventive names with a melodic flow. Despite never ranking among the top 1,000 names nationally, it achieved moderate local popularity during the 1990s. The name has remained in consistent but low use without a significant resurgence. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a niche but persistent presence. While not tied to any specific region or top states, Shataya's formation aligns with late 20th-century American naming creativity.
Shataya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. It likely originated as a modern invented name, possibly combining the fashionable 'Sha-' prefix (seen in names like Shantel and Shania) with the popular '-taya' or '-aya' suffix. The name saw peak usage in 1991, but its exact derivation remains unattested in historical naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taya, Sha
Variants: Shatay, Shatayah
Sibling names for Shataya
Names that share Shataya's style, for a brother or sister.
