Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakeia since 1976
Babies named Shakeia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shakeia's real moment was 1984.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 163 |
| 1990s | 138 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakeia is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1976, reflecting the creative naming trends of the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1984, when it was given to a small number of girls. Although it has never ranked in the top 1,000, the name has maintained a consistent but low level of use, with a stable trajectory into the 2020s. Shakeia did not appear in any top state data, suggesting its usage was spread thinly across the country. Its formation likely follows the pattern of other sha- prefixed names popular in African American communities during that era.
Shakeia is a modern name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It may be a phonetic variation of names like Shakira or Shaquia, or a blend of popular sounds (sha + keia). The name first appeared in Social Security records in 1976 and saw modest use in the 1980s, with a peak in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Keia
Sibling names for Shakeia
Names that share Shakeia's style, for a brother or sister.
