Total births
94
Girls' name · since 1978
Shakeerah
Shakeerah has 94 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 94
- total births
- 1978–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
94 girls have been named Shakeerah since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeerah recorded 94 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1993.
- 94 total births
- 1978–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
94 girls have been named Shakeerah since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 94
- total births
- 1978–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Shakeerah was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
13 babies were named Shakeerah in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeerah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakeerah's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakeerah at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Shakeerah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1993
- Peak year (1983)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Shakeerah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakeerah's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Shakeerah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
- 1980s
1980s
62 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 62 births (66% of all-time use).
Shakeerah by state
Where Shakeerah concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 52 | 55.3% |
New Jersey share of Shakeerah's total US births 55.3%
52 of 94 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeerah? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 94 babies named Shakeerah. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 13 births.
When was Shakeerah most popular? ▼
Shakeerah was most popular in the 1980s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Shakeerah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeerah are New Jersey (52 births).
How long has the name Shakeerah been used? ▼
Records for Shakeerah go back to 1978, giving 16 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Shakeerah? ▼
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 Shakeerah's data
- Shakeerah's decade-level peak was the 1980s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Shakeerahs (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Shakeerah
Nearby Names Like Shakeerah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeerah
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 Shakeerah side by side: Shakeerah vs Sharon Shakeerah vs Shannon Shakeerah 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, 1978–1993 (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. "Shakeerah: Baby Name Since 1978 - 94 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeerah. 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 Shakeerah 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.