Total births
627
Girls' name · since 1974
Shakima
627 babies named Shakima in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 627
- total births
- 1974–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Shakima sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 627 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shakima has been recorded 627 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2004.
- 627 total births
- 1974–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
627 girls have been named Shakima since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 627
- total births
- 1974–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Shakima was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
38 babies were named Shakima in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Shakima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shakima's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shakima at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shakima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2004
- Peak year (1986)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Shakima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shakima's strongest decade.
318 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Shakima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 116
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
318 births
- 1990s
1990s
174 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 318 births (51% of all-time use).
How Shakima 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 Shakima's total volume
Shakima vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shakima by state
Where Shakima concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 288 | 45.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 22 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Shakima's total US births 45.9%
Even split
288 of 627 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shakima? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 627 babies named Shakima. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 38 births.
When was Shakima most popular? ▼
Shakima was most popular in the 1980s decade with 318 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Shakima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shakima are New York (288 births), New Jersey (22 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Shakima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shakima since 1974 -- 31 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Shakima? ▼
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 Shakima's data
- Shakima's decade-level peak was the 1980s (318 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shakimas (288 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 Shakima
Nearby Names Like Shakima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shakima
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 Shakima side by side: Shakima vs Sharon Shakima vs Shannon Shakima vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–2004 (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. "Shakima: Baby Name Since 1974 - 627 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shakima. 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 Shakima 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.