Shawntal is of African-American origin and means "God has been merciful". It is derived from the combination of the names Shavon, meaning "eighth", and Talia, meaning "morning dew". Shawntal gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but remains relatively rare.
"The name Shawntal peaked in popularity during the late 80s to early 90s with a notable spike in births in 1988 and again in 1991, totaling 33 births over these years."