The baby name Jontay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JON-tay (IPA: /ˈdʒɑn.teɪ/).
Jontay is English in Origin.
The baby name Jontay is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JON-tay (IPA: /ˈdʒɑn.teɪ/).
Jontay is English in Origin.
Jontay is a modern American given name built from Jon - short for John - and the lively suffix -tay. Through Jon, it inherits the Hebrew meaning “God is gracious” (Yohanan). Its shape also overlaps with Jonte/Jonté, a Scandinavian and French-styled spelling used as a nickname for Jonathan or Jonatan, which further anchors it to the same “grace” meaning while giving it a contemporary, rhythmic feel.
Usage is concentrated in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States, particularly in African-American communities that have innovated with -ae/-ay/-é endings. The name remains uncommon but recognizable, helped by sports figures such as basketball player Jontay Porter. Variant forms include Jontae, Jonte, Jonté, Jontaé, Jontai, and hyphenated Jon-Tay; related nicknames are Jon and Tay. Whether used for boys or, more rarely, girls, Jontay blends classic roots with modern style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #894 | 5 | 7,187 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
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