Shakema
girl nameShakema entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #2657 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#2657
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5694 |
| 1980s | #3882 |
| 1990s | #7385 |
| 2000s | #14653 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shakema are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakema alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakema in 2025?
- Shakema is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakema most popular?
- Shakema peaked in 1981, reaching #2657 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakema with classmates?
- Shakema will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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