Jontay is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the blend of Jonathan and Clayton. It gained minor popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but has since declined in usage. The name Jontay does not have a specific meaning associated with it beyond its composite parts, Jonathan meaning "gift of Yahweh" and Clayton meaning "clay town." There are no known notable historical figures or fictional characters named Jontay that could contribute to its popularity or significance.
The name Jontay experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over these years, with a peak of 15 births in 2002 and low points of just 5 births each in 1982, 1991, 2000, and 2010. The overall total number of births is 152 across this span of time.