Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakeisha since 1975
Babies named Shakeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakeisha is a modern coined name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1975. It is a product of the distinctive African American naming tradition of the late 20th century, which combined familiar prefixes and suffixes to create new names. The name enjoyed its peak popularity in 1991, and while it has never been among the most common names, it reflects the creative innovation of that era. Since the 1990s, its usage has declined, and the latest data from 2025 shows it remains stable but uncommon. Shakeisha is a name that captures a specific cultural moment in American naming history.
Shakeisha is a modern invented name, most commonly found in African American communities from the 1970s onward. It follows a 20th-century pattern of creating names with the Sha- prefix (from names like Sharon or Shannon) and the -keisha suffix, popularized by the name Keisha (itself possibly derived from Keziah or a variant of Aisha). The name emerged during a period of increased name innovation and has no pre-modern historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Keisha, Kiki
Variants: Shakeesha, Shakecia, Shakeesha
Sibling names for Shakeisha
Names that share Shakeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
