girl's name
Shekita
shuh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 300
Shekita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 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 1981, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shekita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 167 |
| 1990s | 31 |
How Popular Is Shekita?
In 1992, Shekita was given to 5 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 Shekita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekita
- English shuh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Shekita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekita
How popular is the name Shekita?
In 1992, Shekita was given to 5 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 Shekita a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekita?
Shekita has 3 syllables.
When was Shekita most popular?
Shekita peaked in 1981, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.