Shaka
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shaka was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
839 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1987 with 53 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
21 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2017 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8 births recorded 2019–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shaka’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #3986 | — |
| 2000 | #6316 | ↓2330 |
| 2001 | #10556 | ↓4240 |
| 2002 | #8456 | ↑2100 |
| 2005 | #11472 | ↓3016 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓583 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↑2184 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↑2784 |
| 2011 | #8079 | ↓992 |
| 2012 | #9709 | ↓1630 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↑928 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓3305 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↑4929 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↑62 |
| 2019 | #8215 | ↓1120 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑2235 |
| 2021 | #6032 | ↓52 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↑158 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↓958 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓5176 |
Frequently asked questions about Shaka
Is Shaka a popular name?
Yes — Shaka currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shaka more common for boys or girls?
Shaka is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shaka most popular?
Shaka peaked in 1987 in United States, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Shaka rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shaka’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4724 in 1970 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shaka?
At least 868 babies have been recorded with the name Shaka across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shaka popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shaka appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Shaka?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shaka include Shanay.
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