Total births
520
Unisex name · since 1977
Shaquilla
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 520 babies named Shaquilla, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 520
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
520 girls have been named Shaquilla since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shaquilla recorded 520 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 2001.
- 520 total births
- 1977–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
520 girls have been named Shaquilla since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 520
- total births
- 1977–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Shaquilla was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
100 babies were named Shaquilla in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shaquilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaquilla splits its recorded history at 1991: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 100 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaquilla at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Shaquilla popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2001
- Peak year (1993)
- 100
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Shaquilla popularity over time - boys
36 total births recorded since 1992 (Shaquilla as boys' name)
Shaquilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaquilla's strongest decade.
406 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Shaquilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s
1990s
406 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 406 births (78% of all-time use).
How Shaquilla 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 Shaquilla's total volume
Shaquilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaquilla by state
Where Shaquilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 23 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 23 | 4.4% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 20 | 3.8% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 17 | 3.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 14 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 7 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Shaquilla's total US births 4.4%
Even split
23 of 520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Shaquilla appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaquilla? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 520 babies named Shaquilla. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 100 births.
When was Shaquilla most popular? ▼
Shaquilla was most popular in the 1990s decade with 406 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shaquilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaquilla are Illinois (23 births), New York (23 births), North Carolina (20 births).
Is Shaquilla a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shaquilla is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 520 births, and as a boy's name it has 36 births.
How long has the name Shaquilla been used? ▼
Records for Shaquilla go back to 1977, giving 25 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Shaquilla? ▼
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 Shaquilla's data
- Shaquilla's decade-level peak was the 1990s (406 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Shaquillas (23 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 Shaquilla
Nearby Names Like Shaquilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaquilla
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 Shaquilla side by side: Shaquilla vs Sharon Shaquilla vs Shannon Shaquilla 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, 1977–2001 (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. "Shaquilla: Baby Name Since 1977 - 520 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaquilla. 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 Shaquilla 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.