Shakti

Q: Is Shakti a boy or girl name?

Shakti is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17308, and as a girl name it ranks #7183.

Q: How popular is the name Shakti?

Shakti is ranked #17308 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #17,308 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shakti is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

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Popularity Over Time

#17,308

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,308
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Shakur #2372

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shakie

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Shakti is also used as a girl name, ranked #7183.

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Veryl Boy Latin via Old French Ann Boy Vietnamese/Chinese Demetricus Boy Greek Lavoy Boy French Madaleno Boy Hebrew Migdal Ensley Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakti

Is Shakti a boy or girl name?

Shakti is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17308. As a girl name, it is ranked #7183. Shakti is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Shakti?

Shakti is currently ranked #17308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shakti?

Common nicknames for Shakti include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shakie.

Is Shakti a common or rare name?

Shakti is an uncommon name, ranked #17308 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shakti

Shakti is a boy name .

Is Shakti a boy or girl name? Shakti is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,308 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,183. Shakti is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shakti is currently ranked #17,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shakti include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shakie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Shakti include Shakur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.