Shaka
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHK-uh ]
Shaka is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,821 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shaka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 142 babies have been named Shaka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,821 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,821
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Shaka is also used as a boy name, ranked #7184.
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About the Name Shaka
Shaka is a girl name .
Is Shaka a boy or girl name? Shaka is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,821 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,184. Shaka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaka is currently ranked #60,821 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaka include Sha, Shy, and Shaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis