Lavontae

“The meaning is unclear with various interpretations.” — Associated with African American communities

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#6740US 2023

13Births / yr

↑Rising

405All-time births

📅 Since 199100

How to pronounce Lavontae

LAH·VAW·NTEYE

/ˈlɑ.ˈvɔ.ˈntaɪ/ · stress on LAH · 3 syllables

“The meaning is unclear with various interpretations.”

Associated with African American communities · American origin

What does Lavontae mean and where does it come from?

Lavontae is a modern invented name, primarily used in the United States. It appears to be a combination of the prefix 'La-' and a variant of the name Vontae. Its popularity rose in the late 20th century, often associated with African American communities.

Cultural significance

Lavontae has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the meaning is unclear with various interpretations..

Peak popularity

Reached #3426 in 1995 — currently #6740 in the US.

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How else can you spell Lavontae?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Lavontay

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Lavontae?

Lavontae works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Lavontae Grace

How popular is Lavontae right now?

Rising fast — up 1343 spots — currently #6740 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2023#6740 · Top 5.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6740	13	▲ up 1343 · +30% births
2022	#8083	10	▼ down 173
2021	#7910	10	▼ down 235
2020	#7675	10	▲ up 1456 · +25% births
2015	#9131	8	▼ down 2920 · -43% births
2010	#6211	14	▼ down 1440 · -22% births
2005	#4771	18	▲ up 228 · +20% births
2000	#4999	15	▼ down 1573 · -25% births
1995	#3426	20	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Lavontae

Best Year1995Rank #3426

Peak Count20

Average Rank#6550

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1995 - 20239 years

The story of Lavontae

Lavontae is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 405 total births recorded, Lavontae remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3426 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #6740 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Lavontae in 1995:

Michael Matthew Christopher Jacob Joshua

Lavontae by decade

Lavontae peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	110
2000s ★	159
2010s	126
2020s	10

💎Lavontae has only 405 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Lavontae?

Common

LavLavieLavyOntae

What names sound and feel like Lavontae?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Lavontae also consider these

Ladontae

American · Variant of Dante,

Lamontae

American · a variant of

Tavontae

American · A modern American

Davontae

American · American English

Kavontae

American · Kavontae seems to

Javontae

American · God is gracious

Zavontae

American · A modern name,

Avontae

American · a modern invented

Common questions about the name Lavontae

What does the name Lavontae mean?

Lavontae means "The meaning is unclear with various interpretations." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Lavontae?

Lavontae is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Lavontae?

Lavontae originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Lavontae?

Lavontae is a three-syllable name pronounced L AA1 V AO1 N T AY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Lavontae?

Lavontae pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.