Total births
138
Girls' name · since 1979
Shakea
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 138 babies named Shakea, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 138
- total births
- 1979–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Shakea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 138 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakea has been recorded 138 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 1995.
- 138 total births
- 1979–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
138 girls have been named Shakea since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 138
- total births
- 1979–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Shakea was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
16 babies were named Shakea in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Shakea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakea's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakea at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Shakea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1995
- Peak year (1984)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Shakea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakea's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Shakea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 73 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakea? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 138 babies named Shakea. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 16 births.
When was Shakea most popular? ▼
Shakea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Shakea been used? ▼
Records for Shakea go back to 1979, giving 17 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Shakea? ▼
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 Shakea's data
- Shakea's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (73 total births) through the 1990s (60) -- 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 Shakea
Nearby Names Like Shakea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakea
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 Shakea side by side: Shakea vs Sharon Shakea vs Shannon Shakea vs Shawna
Related Names
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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, 1979–1995 (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. "Shakea: Baby Name Since 1979 - 138 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakea. 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 Shakea 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.