Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakerra since 1976
Babies named Shakerra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakerra is a modern coined name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976, a time when creative respellings and invented names were gaining popularity. Its usage peaked in 1993, with most recorded births occurring in the 1990s, and has remained relatively stable at low levels since. As of the latest data from 2025, it has never entered the top 1000 ranked names, making it a rare and distinctive choice. While its exact origins are unclear, Shakerra likely emerged as a phonetic variant of Shakira or other similar-sounding names, reflecting broader naming trends favoring unique, melodic names. It did not have a strong association with any particular U.S. state.
Shakerra first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and likely arose as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by the name Shakira (itself of Arabic origin, meaning 'thankful') or as a creative respelling of names like Shakira or Shakera. Its usage peaked in the early 1990s, a period when inventive phonetic spellings of established names were fashionable.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shake, Kera, Shae
Sibling names for Shakerra
Names that share Shakerra's style, for a brother or sister.
