How Many People Are Named Shakiyah?
Complete statistics for the name Shakiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shakiyah is a very rare female name, with only 274 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,203,713 Americans. The majority of those named Shakiyah are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 277 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: 2005Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shakiyah Through the Generations
Shakiyah saw its peak popularity in 2005 with 23 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Shakiyah are around 22 years old, with 249 under 30, 28 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution highlights how Shakiyah is a name predominantly associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shakiyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shakiyah
How Many People Have the Name Shakiyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 274 people in the United States currently share the name Shakiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,203,713 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shakiyah a Common or Rare Name?
Shakiyah 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 Shakiyah Mean?
Shakiyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shakiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shakiyah Most Popular?
The name Shakiyah reached peak popularity in 2005, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shakiyah?
Approximately 274 people named Shakiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 277. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,203,713 Americans.
Is Shakiyah a rare name?
Shakiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,203,713 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shakiyah mean?
Shakiyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shakiyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shakiyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Shakiyah most popular?
Shakiyah peaked in 2005 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.