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Lavontae

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-VON-tay /lɑˈvɑn.teɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name, joining the La- prefix with a Vontae/Dontae element; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a La- + Vontae coinage: Lavontae. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'lah-VON-tay').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern African American name, joining the La- prefix with a Vontae/Dontae element; no single fixed root; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9478 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 448

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lavontae is a modern African American name, with no single fixed root — joining the La- prefix with a Vontae/Dontae element (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'lah-VON-tay').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and lyrical.

Did you know? Lavontae is a modern African American name, joining the La- prefix with a Vontae element — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'lah-VON-tay').
Overall data confidence 20%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

LevonteLavonteLavontay

Nicknames

Von

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavontae mean?

Lavontae joins the La- prefix with a Vontae element; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Lavontae?

It's said lah-VON-tay /lɑˈvɑn.teɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavontae a boy or girl name?

Lavontae is a boy's name.

How popular is Lavontae?

Lavontae is a very rare name in the U.S.

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