Shakima
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakima first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 627 babies have been named Shakima in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakima is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,096 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,096
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shakima
Shakima is a girl name .
Shakima is currently ranked #47,096 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakima include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Ima, Imay, Imaie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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