Total births
47
Girls' name · since 1982
Shakeva
47 babies named Shakeva in U.S. Social Security records since 1982, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 47
- total births
- 1982–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
47 girls have been named Shakeva since 1982, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeva recorded 47 times among girls since 1982, 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 1982 to 1995.
- 47 total births
- 1982–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
47 girls have been named Shakeva since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 47
- total births
- 1982–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Shakeva was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
10 babies were named Shakeva in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakeva's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakeva at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Shakeva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1995
- Peak year (1989)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Shakeva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakeva's strongest decade.
26 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Shakeva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
26 births
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 26 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeva? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 47 babies named Shakeva. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 10 births.
When was Shakeva most popular? ▼
Shakeva was most popular in the 1980s decade with 26 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Shakeva been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakeva since 1982 -- 14 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Shakeva? ▼
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 Shakeva's data
- Shakeva's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (26 total births) through the 1990s (21) -- 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 Shakeva
Nearby Names Like Shakeva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeva
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 Shakeva side by side: Shakeva vs Sharon Shakeva vs Shannon Shakeva vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1982–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shakeva: Baby Name Since 1982 - 47 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeva. 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 Shakeva 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.