Chaka
girl nameChaka entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #897 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#897
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #1718 |
| 1980s | #4125 |
| 1990s | #10378 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Chaka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chaka alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chaka in 2025?
- Chaka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chaka most popular?
- Chaka peaked in 1976, reaching #897 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chaka with classmates?
- Chaka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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