Shantee is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'shanti', which means peace. It gained popularity as a unisex name in North America during the 1980s and 1990s. The name Shantee has a soft, melodic sound and offers a unique alternative to traditional names like Samantha or Chantel. It consists of three syllables and ends with the letter 'e', which gives it a feminine touch. In some cases, it may be spelled as Shantay or Shant'e to incorporate variations in pronunciation or spelling.
The name Shantee experienced popularity fluctuations from the late 1960s to the early 2000s, with a peak of 29 births in both 1977 and 1990. However, it seems that by the mid-1990s, the name's usage significantly decreased, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1994 onwards, suggesting a decline in its popularity during this period.