girl's name
Shekina
sheh-KY-nuh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 269
Shekina is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 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 1976, when 14 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.
Shekina Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Shekina?
In 2011, Shekina 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 Shekina 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.
How Shekina Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Shékina | Shékina is a rare spelling of Shekina, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Shekina
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekina Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekina over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekina
- Pronunciation sheh-KY-nuh
Sibling Names for Shekina
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekina — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekina
How popular is the name Shekina?
In 2011, Shekina 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 Shekina a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekina is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekina?
Shekina has 3 syllables.
When was Shekina most popular?
Shekina peaked in 1976, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.