Chaka
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chaka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,103 births recorded 1968–2001 · peaked in 1976 with 167 births
Most common in: Georgia, Texas, California, New York, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 2022–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2022 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chaka’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 18 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #4041 | — |
| 1975 | #1007 | ↑3034 |
| 1976 | #897 | ↑110 |
| 1977 | #1325 | ↓428 |
| 1978 | #1434 | ↓109 |
| 1979 | #1605 | ↓171 |
| 1980 | #1766 | ↓161 |
| 1981 | #2231 | ↓465 |
| 1982 | #2492 | ↓261 |
| 1983 | #2659 | ↓167 |
| 1984 | #2915 | ↓256 |
| 1985 | #2172 | ↑743 |
| 1986 | #5459 | ↓3287 |
| 1987 | #4474 | ↑985 |
| 1988 | #11798 | ↓7324 |
| 1989 | #5286 | ↑6512 |
| 1990 | #9247 | ↓3961 |
| 1991 | #11509 | ↓2262 |
Frequently asked questions about Chaka
Is Chaka a popular name?
Chaka has 1,103 recorded births in United States between 1968 and 2001, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Chaka more common for boys or girls?
Chaka is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chaka most popular?
Chaka peaked in 1976 in United States, with 167 recorded births that year.
Is Chaka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chaka’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4041 in 1974 to #11509 in 1991.
How many babies have been named Chaka?
At least 1,109 babies have been recorded with the name Chaka across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Chaka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chaka appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.