Total births
93
Girls' name · since 1988
Shakiara
Shakiara has 93 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 93
- total births
- 1988–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
Shakiara sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 93 recorded since 1988.
Social Security Administration records show Shakiara recorded 93 times among girls since 1988, 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 1988 to 2003.
- 93 total births
- 1988–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
93 girls have been named Shakiara since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 93
- total births
- 1988–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Shakiara was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
13 babies were named Shakiara in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shakiara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shakiara splits its recorded history at 1995: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shakiara at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Shakiara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2003
- Peak year (1993)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Shakiara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shakiara's strongest decade.
74 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Shakiara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 74 births (80% of all-time use).
Shakiara by state
Where Shakiara concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 7 | 7.5% |
Maryland share of Shakiara's total US births 7.5%
7 of 93 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakiara? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 93 babies named Shakiara. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 13 births.
When was Shakiara most popular? ▼
Shakiara was most popular in the 1990s decade with 74 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shakiara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakiara are Maryland (7 births).
How long has the name Shakiara been used? ▼
Shakiara has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 16 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Shakiara? ▼
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 Shakiara's data
- Shakiara's decade-level peak was the 1990s (74 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Shakiaras (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Shakiara
Nearby Names Like Shakiara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakiara
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 Shakiara side by side: Shakiara vs Sharon Shakiara vs Shannon Shakiara 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, 1988–2003 (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. "Shakiara: Baby Name Since 1988 - 93 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakiara. 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 Shakiara 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.