Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakisha since 1973
Babies named Shakisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakisha is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1973, at the height of the 1970s. Its peak year came in 1978, when it saw its most births, though it has never entered the national top 1,000. The trajectory has been stable since then, with no significant resurgence. As a rare name, it remains a distinctive choice without deep historical roots, and its exact origins are uncertain.
Shakisha first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, during a period when names inspired by African American and Arabic-sounding syllables were popular. It may blend the fashionable prefix 'Sha-' with the suffix '-kisha,' seen in names like Keisha and Lakisha. The name has no clear etymological root in any language and is considered a modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaki, Kisha, Sha
Variants: Shakeesha, Shakiesha, Shakishia
Sibling names for Shakisha
Names that share Shakisha's style, for a brother or sister.
