girl's name
Shekia
shuh-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 313
Shekia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 7 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 1982, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shekia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 179 |
| 1990s | 90 |
How Popular Is Shekia?
In 1996, Shekia was given to 7 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.
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 Shekia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekia
- English shuh-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Shekia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekia
How popular is the name Shekia?
In 1996, Shekia was given to 7 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 Shekia a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekia?
Shekia has 3 syllables.
When was Shekia most popular?
Shekia peaked in 1982, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.