Shakita
girl nameShakita entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #1515 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#1515
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2724 |
| 1980s | #1772 |
| 1990s | #4676 |
| 2000s | #13049 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Shakita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakita 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 Shakita in 2025?
- Shakita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakita most popular?
- Shakita peaked in 1986, reaching #1515 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakita with classmates?
- Shakita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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