girl's name
Shakela
shuh-KEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 462
Shakela is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 57 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shakela Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 159 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shakela?
In 2001, Shakela was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shakela Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shakela
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shakela Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shakela over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shakela
- English shuh-KEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shakela
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shakela — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shakela
How popular is the name Shakela?
In 2001, Shakela was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shakela a girl's or a boy's name?
Shakela is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shakela?
Shakela has 3 syllables.
When was Shakela most popular?
Shakela peaked in 1991, when 57 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.