Shakela
girl nameShakela entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #2270 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#2270
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6018 |
| 1980s | #4938 |
| 1990s | #6692 |
| 2000s | #14276 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shakela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakela alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakela in 2025?
- Shakela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakela most popular?
- Shakela peaked in 1991, reaching #2270 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakela with classmates?
- Shakela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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