Total births
69
Girls' name · since 1982
Shakaria
Shakaria has 69 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1997 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 69
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Shakaria sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 69 recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Shakaria recorded 69 times among girls since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2003.
- 69 total births
- 1982–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
69 girls have been named Shakaria since 1982, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 69
- total births
- 1982–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Shakaria was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
11 babies were named Shakaria in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Shakaria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakaria's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakaria at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Shakaria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2003
- Peak year (1997)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Shakaria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakaria's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Shakaria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
40 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 40 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakaria? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 69 babies named Shakaria. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 11 births.
When was Shakaria most popular? ▼
Shakaria was most popular in the 1990s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
How long has the name Shakaria been used? ▼
Shakaria has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 22 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Shakaria? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shakaria's data
- Shakaria's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (40 total births) through the 2000s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shakaria
Nearby Names Like Shakaria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakaria
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shakaria side by side: Shakaria vs Sharon Shakaria vs Shannon Shakaria vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shakaria: Baby Name Since 1982 - 69 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakaria. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shakaria draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.