Shaka
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHK-uh ]
Shaka is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,184 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive boy 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 1970.
Over 692 babies have been named Shaka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaka is past its peak , currently ranked #7,184 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,184
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Shaka is also used as a girl name, ranked #60821.
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About the Name Shaka
Shaka is a boy name .
Is Shaka a boy or girl name? Shaka is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,184 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,821. Shaka is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaka is currently ranked #7,184 in popularity for boy 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.
Alternative spellings of Shaka include Shakur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis