Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakeita since 1976
Babies named Shakeita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakeita is a distinctive name that emerged during a wave of creatively constructed names in the late 20th century. It first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1976, never breaking into the top 1000 names nationally. The name's peak usage occurred in 1985, when it reached its highest recorded rank, though still well outside the top 1000. Since then, its usage has declined and remained stable at very low levels. In 2025, the trajectory suggests it persists as an uncommon choice. Shakeita is most closely associated with the 1980s, a decade that saw many similar 'Sha-' names rise in popularity.
Shakeita appears to be a modern coinage from the late 20th century, likely formed from the popular prefix 'Sha-' combined with the fashionable suffix '-keita' (seen in names like Keita or Nakita). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976 and saw peak usage in the 1980s. The name does not have a known historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Keita, Kiki
Sibling names for Shakeita
Names that share Shakeita's style, for a brother or sister.
