How Many People Are Named Shakela?
Complete statistics for the name Shakela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shakela is a very rare female name, with only 445 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 742,000 Americans. The majority of those named Shakela are aged between 30 and 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 456 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shakela Through the Generations
Shakela, a name that doesn't trace back to a traditional linguistic origin but rather stands as a modern American coinage, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1991 when 57 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, with a significant portion of the group falling within the 30-60 age bracket. This distribution suggests that Shakela is a name embraced by a newer generation, maintaining its relevance without experiencing dramatic fluctuations in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shakela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shakela
How Many People Have the Name Shakela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 445 people in the United States currently share the name Shakela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 742,000 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shakela a Common or Rare Name?
Shakela is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shakela Mean?
Shakela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shakela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shakela Most Popular?
The name Shakela reached peak popularity in 1991, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shakela?
Approximately 445 people named Shakela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 456. That works out to roughly 1 in 742,000 Americans.
Is Shakela a rare name?
Shakela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 742,000 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shakela mean?
Shakela means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shakela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shakela are male and 100% are female.
When was Shakela most popular?
Shakela peaked in 1991 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.