Kavontae is a distinctive given name of American origin, derived from African roots. It is composed of two elements: "Kavon," which means "to keep" in various African languages such as Swahili and Yoruba, and "Tae," a short form of Taea, meaning "daybreak" or "dawn" in Hawaiian. Therefore, Kavontae may be interpreted to mean "keeping the dawn" or "preserving daylight." This name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities.
Kavontae had a peak in popularity between 2000 and 2009 with a total of 49 births during this period. After a gap of several years, there were five births each in 2017 and 2022, followed by another five in 2023.