The baby name Chantella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shan-TEL-uh (English),shahn-TEL (French).
Chantella is French in Origin.
The baby name Chantella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shan-TEL-uh (English),shahn-TEL (French).
Chantella is French in Origin.
Chantella is a modern elaboration of the French name Chantal/Chantelle, formed by adding a feminine -a. Chantal began as a French surname and place-name, from Old Occitan cantal, “stone; stony place.” The given name spread via St. Jane Frances de Chantal (1572–1641) and became common in Francophone areas by the 19th century. English-speaking use rose in the mid‑20th century, with Chantelle/Chantel peaking in the late 20th; Chantella remains the rarer, creative variant, found sporadically in the US, UK, and parts of Africa and the Caribbean.
Meaning centers on “stony place” or “rock,” though folk association with French chant/chanter (“song/to sing”) has encouraged the -chant- spellings and a musical vibe. Variants include Chantelle, Chantel, Chantal, Shantel, Shantelle, and Shantell; diminutives Chani, Tella, and Ella occur in English and bilingual families.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2000 | #873 | 5 | 9,408 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,230 | 7 | 25,928 |
Chantella is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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