Shakinah
girl nameShakinah entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #6064 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
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rank today
#6064
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8562 |
| 1980s | #9493 |
| 1990s | #9551 |
| 2000s | #12633 |
| 2010s | #12276 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shakinah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakinah 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 Shakinah in 2025?
- Shakinah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakinah most popular?
- Shakinah peaked in 1996, reaching #6064 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakinah with classmates?
- Shakinah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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