Total births
2,358
Girls' name · since 1974
Shakia
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 2,358 babies named Shakia, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,358
- total births
- 1974–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
2,358 girls have been named Shakia since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shakia recorded 2,358 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 2016.
- 2,358 total births
- 1974–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,358 girls have been named Shakia since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 2,358
- total births
- 1974–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Shakia was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
153 babies were named Shakia in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shakia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakia splits its recorded history at 1994: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 153 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakia at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shakia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2016
- Peak year (1993)
- 153
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Shakia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakia's strongest decade.
950 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Shakia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 198
1970s
198 births
- 1980s
1980s
895 births
- 1990s
1990s
950 births
- 2000s 281
2000s
281 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 950 births (40% of all-time use).
How Shakia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shakia's total volume
Shakia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shakia by state
Where Shakia concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 292 | 12.4% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 222 | 9.4% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 184 | 7.8% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 108 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 104 | 4.4% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 73 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 70 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 54 | 2.3% |
New York share of Shakia's total US births 12.4%
Even split
292 of 2,358 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Shakia appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakia? ▼
Shakia has been given to 2,358 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 153 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Shakia most popular? ▼
Shakia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 950 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shakia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakia are New York (292 births), Pennsylvania (222 births), Maryland (184 births).
How long has the name Shakia been used? ▼
Records for Shakia go back to 1974, giving 43 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Shakia? ▼
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 Shakia's data
- Shakia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (950 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakias (292 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 Shakia
Nearby Names Like Shakia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakia
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 Shakia side by side: Shakia vs Sharon Shakia vs Shannon Shakia vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1974–2016 (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. "Shakia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 2,358 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakia. 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 Shakia 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 June 2026.