Shakenya
girl nameShakenya entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5677 in 1995, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5677
peak (1995)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7313 |
| 1980s | #8195 |
| 1990s | #9822 |
| 2000s | #12114 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shakenya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakenya alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakenya in 2025?
- Shakenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakenya most popular?
- Shakenya peaked in 1995, reaching #5677 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakenya with classmates?
- Shakenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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