Shaka
girl nameShaka entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #4905 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#4905
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6496 |
| 1980s | #7164 |
| 1990s | #11399 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shaka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaka alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaka in 2025?
- Shaka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaka most popular?
- Shaka peaked in 1976, reaching #4905 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaka with classmates?
- Shaka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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