Shakana
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 6 babies have been named Shakana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,839 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,839
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shakana
Shakana is a girl name .
Shakana is currently ranked #31,839 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakana include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Ana, Anay, Anaie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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