Shakya
girl nameShakya entered the US charts in 1993, peaked at #5586 in 2003, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1993–2025
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rank today
#5586
peak (2003)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #9469 |
| 2000s | #8199 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shakya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakya alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakya in 2025?
- Shakya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakya most popular?
- Shakya peaked in 2003, reaching #5586 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakya with classmates?
- Shakya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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