Shakendra
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Meaning & Origin
Shakendra is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Shakendra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 255 babies have been named Shakendra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakendra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,392 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,392
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shakendra
Shakendra is a girl name .
Shakendra is currently ranked #59,392 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakendra include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Shake, Shakey, Shakeie, Dra, Dray, Draie, Ndra, and Shy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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