How Many People Are Named Shakyla?

Complete statistics for the name Shakyla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shakyla
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shakyla is a very rare female name, with only 353 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 934,030 Americans. The majority of those named Shakyla are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~353
Living in US
1 in 934,030
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

391
Worldwide Bearers
#1,662,754
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
353
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
1
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1
🇵🇦 Panama
1
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
353 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
230
Would be under 30 (64%)
128
Would be 30–60 (36%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 358 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shakyla Through the Generations

Shakyla emerged in the early '90s, peaking in 1992 with 35 births. Since then, its popularity has waned, but it remains a name associated with youth, with 64% of those named Shakyla being under 30 years old. This trend reflects a newer generation embracing the name, which is rarely seen among older demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shakyla's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shakyla

How Many People Have the Name Shakyla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 353 people in the United States currently share the name Shakyla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 934,030 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shakyla a Common or Rare Name?

Shakyla 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 Shakyla Mean?

Shakyla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shakyla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shakyla Most Popular?

The name Shakyla reached peak popularity in 1992, with 35 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 Shakyla?

Approximately 353 people named Shakyla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 358. That works out to roughly 1 in 934,030 Americans.

Is Shakyla a rare name?

Shakyla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 934,030 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shakyla mean?

Shakyla means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shakyla more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shakyla are male and 100% are female.

When was Shakyla most popular?

Shakyla peaked in 1992 with 35 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US353
All-Time Births358
1 in X1 in 934,030
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1992
World Rank#1,662,754
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.