Shakti
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakti first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 11 babies have been named Shakti in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakti is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,308 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,308
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shakti is also used as a girl name, ranked #7183.
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About the Name Shakti
Shakti is a boy name .
Is Shakti a boy or girl name? Shakti is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,308 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,183. Shakti is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shakti is currently ranked #17,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakti include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shakti include Shakur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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