Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakita since 1974
Babies named Shakita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 196 |
| 1980s | 666 |
| 1990s | 327 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakita is a modern American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first appearing in Social Security records in 1974. It reached its peak popularity in 1986 and has since seen a steep decline in use. Although it never broke into the top 1000 nationally, it enjoyed a brief period of regional popularity, particularly in African American communities. The name's structure follows a pattern of invented names from that era, combining a popular prefix with a fashionable suffix. Today, Shakita is a rare choice, with its usage remaining stable at very low numbers since the 1990s.
Shakita is a modern invented name, likely coined in the United States during the late 20th century. It follows a pattern of names beginning with Sha- (such as Sharon or Shavon) combined with the trendy suffix -kita, possibly inspired by names like Nikita. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 and saw most of its use in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaki, Kita, Shak
Sibling names for Shakita
Names that share Shakita's style, for a brother or sister.
