How Many People Are Named Shakia?

Complete statistics for the name Shakia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Shakia
Very Rare
2,358
Estimated People
1 in 139,949
1 in X Americans
1993
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,358 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 36

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
California 29
Connecticut 5
DC 12
Florida 104
Georgia 54
Illinois 46
Maryland 184
Michigan 30
North Carolina 73
New Jersey 108
New York 292
Ohio 11
Pennsylvania 222
South Carolina 49
Texas 24
Virginia 70
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Shakia

How Many People Have the Name Shakia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,358 people in the United States currently share the name Shakia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,949 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Shakia a Common or Rare Name?

Shakia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Shakia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Shakia are covered in full on the Shakia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Shakia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Shakia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Shakia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Shakia Most Popular?

The name Shakia reached peak popularity in 1993, with 153 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Shakia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Shakia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shakia?

Approximately 2,358 people in the United States share the name Shakia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Shakia a rare name?

Shakia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,949 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shakia mean?

The meaning and origin of Shakia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Shakia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shakia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Shakia most popular?

The name Shakia reached its peak in 1993, with 153 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,358
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 139,949
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1993
Male %0%
Female %100%

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