Shunta is an uncommon, yet striking first name of Japanese origin. It comprises two characters from the Japanese syllabary: 'Shu' (守) meaning 'protect' or 'defend', and 'Nta' (人太) which signifies 'person' and 'thick'. Together, they form a name that is both strong and distinctive.
The name Shunta appears to have had varying popularity over the years. It started with a steady increase from the mid-60s to a peak in the late 70s and early 80s, but since then, its usage has significantly declined, with only a handful of births per year after 1984.