Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1978
Shakeyia
Shakeyia has 41 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 41
- total births
- 1978–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
41 girls have been named Shakeyia since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeyia recorded 41 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 1996.
- 41 total births
- 1978–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Shakeyia since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 41
- total births
- 1978–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Shakeyia was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
9 babies were named Shakeyia in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeyia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakeyia splits its recorded history at 1989: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakeyia at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Shakeyia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1996
- Peak year (1989)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Shakeyia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakeyia's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Shakeyia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
- 1990s
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 19 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeyia? ▼
41 babies have been named Shakeyia since 1978. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1989 with 9 births.
When was Shakeyia most popular? ▼
Shakeyia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Shakeyia been used? ▼
Shakeyia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 19 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Shakeyia? ▼
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 Shakeyia's data
- Shakeyia's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (19 total births) through the 1990s (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 Shakeyia
Nearby Names Like Shakeyia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeyia
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 Shakeyia side by side: Shakeyia vs Sharon Shakeyia vs Shannon Shakeyia 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, 1978–1996 (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. "Shakeyia: Baby Name Since 1978 - 41 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeyia. 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 Shakeyia 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.