Total births
257
Girls' name · since 1976
Shakeela
Shakeela has 257 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 257
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Shakeela sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 257 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeela recorded 257 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2007.
- 257 total births
- 1976–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
257 girls have been named Shakeela since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 257
- total births
- 1976–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Shakeela was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
34 babies were named Shakeela in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeela's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakeela splits its recorded history at 1988: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakeela at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shakeela popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2007
- Peak year (1991)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shakeela by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakeela's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Shakeela births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
141 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 141 births (55% of all-time use).
Shakeela by state
Where Shakeela concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.9% |
New York share of Shakeela's total US births 3.9%
Even split
10 of 257 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeela? ▼
257 babies have been named Shakeela since 1976. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1991 with 34 births.
When was Shakeela most popular? ▼
Shakeela was most popular in the 1990s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Shakeela most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeela are New York (10 births), Illinois (5 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Shakeela been used? ▼
Shakeela has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 32 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Shakeela? ▼
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 Shakeela's data
- Shakeela's decade-level peak was the 1990s (141 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakeelas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Shakeela
Nearby Names Like Shakeela
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeela
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 Shakeela side by side: Shakeela vs Sharon Shakeela vs Shannon Shakeela 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, 1976–2007 (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. "Shakeela: Baby Name Since 1976 - 257 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeela. 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 Shakeela 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.