Deonta Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Deonta

"Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK)"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1992 👥 2,662 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK)
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
2,662
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Deonta Mean?

Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played high school basketball in his native Indianapolis and in Cincinnati, Ohio, and signed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats in the NCAA Division I. He stayed 4 years with the Bearcats, earning two all-conference selections in his sophomore and junior year, and he retired as the third best scorer in program history. After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Vaughn started his professional career in Poland. Throughout his career he has played in Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Hungary, France and Cyprus.

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Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played high school basketball in his native Indianapolis and in Cincinnati, Ohio, and signed to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats in the NCAA Division I. He stayed 4 years with the Bearcats, earning two all-conference selections in his sophomore and junior year, and he retired as the third best scorer in program history. After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, Vaughn started his professional career in Poland. Throughout his career he has played in Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, Hungary, France and Cyprus.

Root Element
Deonta
Core Meaning
"Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK)"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Deonta

D 4
E 5
O 6
N 5
T 2
A 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
11
Personality
Intuition & Insight

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

📊 Deonta in Numbers

2,662 US bearers
1992 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Deonta" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Deonta Thomas Vaughn is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Polpharma Starogard Gdański of the Polish Basketball League (PLK)".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~2,662 people named Deonta in the US. Peaked in 1992 with 158 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Deonta?

The Life Path number for Deonta is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 11.

Is Deonta a boy or girl name?

Deonta is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 99% male and 1% female.

How many people are named Deonta in the US?

Approximately 2,662 people in the United States are named Deonta. The name peaked in 1992 with 158 recorded uses.

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