Total births
158
Girls' name · since 1980
Shakiah
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 158 babies named Shakiah, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 158
- total births
- 1980–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Shakiah is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 158 have been recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakiah has been recorded 158 times among girls since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2011.
- 158 total births
- 1980–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
158 girls have been named Shakiah since 1980, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 158
- total births
- 1980–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shakiah was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
13 babies were named Shakiah in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Shakiah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakiah's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakiah at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Shakiah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2011
- Peak year (2003)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Shakiah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shakiah's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shakiah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
85 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 85 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakiah? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 158 babies named Shakiah. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 13 births.
When was Shakiah most popular? ▼
Shakiah was most popular in the 2000s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
How long has the name Shakiah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakiah since 1980 -- 32 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Shakiah? ▼
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 Shakiah's data
- Shakiah's decade-level peak was the 2000s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Shakiah
Nearby Names Like Shakiah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakiah
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 Shakiah side by side: Shakiah vs Sharon Shakiah vs Shannon Shakiah 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, 1980–2011 (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. "Shakiah: Baby Name Since 1980 - 158 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakiah. 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 Shakiah 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.