Shakala
girl nameShakala entered the US charts in 1987, peaked at #5051 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1987–2025
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rank today
#5051
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #9555 |
| 1990s | #7138 |
| 2000s | #13055 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shakala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakala alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakala in 2025?
- Shakala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakala most popular?
- Shakala peaked in 1992, reaching #5051 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakala with classmates?
- Shakala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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