Chaka
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chaka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 262 babies have been named Chaka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chaka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,667 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,667
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Chaka
Chaka is a boy name .
Is Chaka a boy or girl name? Chaka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,667 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,530. Chaka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chaka is currently ranked #16,667 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chaka include Cha, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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