Total births
189
Girls' name · since 1981
Shakeyla
Shakeyla has 189 recorded births since 1981 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 189
- total births
- 1981–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
189 girls have been named Shakeyla since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakeyla recorded 189 times among girls since 1981, 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 1981 to 2001.
- 189 total births
- 1981–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
189 girls have been named Shakeyla since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 189
- total births
- 1981–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Shakeyla was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
38 babies were named Shakeyla in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shakeyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakeyla splits its recorded history at 1991: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakeyla at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Shakeyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2001
- Peak year (1992)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Shakeyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakeyla's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Shakeyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 136 births (72% of all-time use).
Shakeyla by state
Where Shakeyla concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 5.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 3.2% |
New York share of Shakeyla's total US births 5.8%
Even split
11 of 189 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakeyla? ▼
Shakeyla has been given to 189 babies in the U.S. since 1981, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 38 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Shakeyla most popular? ▼
Shakeyla was most popular in the 1990s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shakeyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakeyla are New York (11 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Shakeyla been used? ▼
Shakeyla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 21 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Shakeyla? ▼
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 Shakeyla's data
- Shakeyla's decade-level peak was the 1990s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakeylas (11 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 Shakeyla
Nearby Names Like Shakeyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakeyla
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 Shakeyla side by side: Shakeyla vs Sharon Shakeyla vs Shannon Shakeyla 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, 1981–2001 (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. "Shakeyla: Baby Name Since 1981 - 189 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakeyla. 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 Shakeyla 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.