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Pronounced shah-TY-uh /ʃəˈtaɪə/Low

Meaning: Shataya is a modern American coinage joining the popular Sha- prefix with Taya, a short, sunny name in its own right. It is a sound-name of the late twentieth century, prized for its rhythm rather than any ancient root.Low

In 30 seconds: Shataya is a modern blend of the Sha- prefix with Taya. It stayed rare, peaking in the early nineteen-nineties (said shah-TY-uh).

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MeaningShataya is a modern American coinage joining the popular Sha- prefix with Taya, a short, sunny name in its own right. It is a sound-name of the late twentieth century, prized for its rhythm rather than any ancient root.

U.S. rank (2007)#20094 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shataya is an invented name that fronts Taya with the Sha- prefix, a very productive pattern in late-twentieth-century American naming. It is best read as a creative sound-name rather than one with an inherited meaning.

Shataya was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties. A girl named Shataya then is an adult today.

Did you know? The Sha- prefix launched dozens of fresh girl names in the later twentieth century, from Shanice to Shataya, by fronting a familiar name or sound.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Shataya — Coined Sha- + Taya blend

Variations

ShataiaShateyaShatayah

Nicknames

ShayTayaTay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shataya mean?

It is a modern blend of the Sha- prefix with the name Taya; it carries sound rather than an old meaning.

How do you pronounce Shataya?

It is said shah-TY-uh /ʃəˈtaɪə/, three syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Shataya a boy or girl name?

Shataya is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shataya?

It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak in the early nineteen-nineties.