Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakima since 1974
Babies named Shakima per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 318 |
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakima is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1974, a time when creative and phonetically distinctive names were gaining popularity. Its peak year was 1986, after which its usage declined and has remained stable at very low numbers. With no recorded rank in recent years, Shakima is considered a rare choice. It appears to be a blend of sounds from names like Shakira (Arabic for 'thankful') and a feminine suffix, though no definitive meaning has been established. The name has not been consistently associated with any particular state, reflecting its sporadic and widespread but sparse use across the country.
Shakima appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed from the popular phonetic elements of names such as Shakira (of Arabic origin) and the common suffix '-ma' or '-ima'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 and saw peak usage in 1986, but has remained relatively rare. No clear etymology beyond this synthetic construction has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaki, Kima, Shak
Sibling names for Shakima
Names that share Shakima's style, for a brother or sister.
