Chantay is a distinctive and elegant female given name of unknown origin, believed to have been created during the late 20th century popularity boom for unique names. It consists of five letters: 'C', 'h', 'a', 'n', and 't', followed by two vowels 'a' and 'y'. The name Chantay has a melodic ring to it, with its soft consonants and flowing vowels creating a smooth rhythm when spoken aloud. While its origins are unclear, some propose that it may be derived from the French word 'chante', meaning 'song' or 'sing', implying a connection to music or artistry. However, this is purely speculative as there's no definitive evidence supporting this theory.
The name Chantay peaked in popularity during the early 1960s with 67 births in 1960 and 80 births in 1961. However, it quickly declined thereafter, dropping to as low as 5 births in 1995. Despite this, the name remained relatively stable throughout the remainder of the century, with births fluctuating between 14 and 34 annually from 1982 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 1108 babies named Chantay born between 1960 and 2000.