Shantay, of Hindi origin, translates to 'peaceful' and is often associated with tranquility and harmony. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. The name's phonetics /ʃænˈtɑː/ rhyme with the English word 'chant', making it easy to pronounce in English-speaking countries.
The name Shantay has seen varied popularity over the years, with notable peaks in the late 70s and early 80s. Its heyday was likely in 1977 when it reached a high of 47 births. Since then, its usage has generally declined, with only single-digit occurrences from the mid-90s onwards.