Total births
405
Girls' name · since 1974
Shaquila
Shaquila has 405 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 405
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
405 girls have been named Shaquila since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaquila recorded 405 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 2000.
- 405 total births
- 1974–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
405 girls have been named Shaquila since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 405
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Shaquila was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
51 babies were named Shaquila in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Shaquila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shaquila's full recorded timeline at 1989, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shaquila at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shaquila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2000
- Peak year (1992)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Shaquila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaquila's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Shaquila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
120 births
- 1990s
1990s
253 births
- 2000s 9
2000s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 253 births (62% of all-time use).
Shaquila by state
Where Shaquila concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 13 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.2% |
Illinois share of Shaquila's total US births 3.2%
Even split
13 of 405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaquila? ▼
Shaquila has been given to 405 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 51 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Shaquila most popular? ▼
Shaquila was most popular in the 1990s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Shaquila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaquila are Illinois (13 births), Florida (6 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Shaquila been used? ▼
Shaquila has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 27 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Shaquila? ▼
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 Shaquila's data
- Shaquila's decade-level peak was the 1990s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Shaquilas (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Shaquila
Nearby Names Like Shaquila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaquila
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 Shaquila side by side: Shaquila vs Sharon Shaquila vs Shannon Shaquila vs Shawna
Related Names
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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, 1974–2000 (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. "Shaquila: Baby Name Since 1974 - 405 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaquila. 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 Shaquila 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.