Shakela
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 456 babies have been named Shakela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,296 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,296
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shakela
Shakela is a girl name .
Shakela is currently ranked #34,296 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakela include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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