Shacoria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Shaquille and Cori.
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Shacoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shacoria today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shacoria births was 1994 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shacoria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
1994
19 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,726
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Shacoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shacoria from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 105 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Shacoria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shacoria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shacoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shacorias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Alabama, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Shacoria, while Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shacoria
The name Shacoria is believed to have its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian language of Akkadian, spoken in the region of modern-day Iraq and Syria. It is thought to be derived from the Akkadian word "shakkuru," meaning "to give thanks" or "to praise." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals as a gesture of gratitude or reverence.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in cuneiform inscriptions from the ancient city of Babylon, dating back to the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions mention a high-ranking official named "Shakkuria," which is believed to be a variation of the same root name.
During the medieval period, the name appears to have gained popularity in certain parts of the Middle East and North Africa. Historical records from the 10th century CE mention a renowned scholar and poet from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) named Shacoria ibn Abi al-Fadl, who was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature.
In the 13th century, a prominent Sufi mystic from Persia (modern-day Iran) was known as Shacoria al-Din Rumi. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Persian poetry and Sufism.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Shacoria al-Khalili, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer from Damascus, Syria. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments.
During the Renaissance period, the name appears to have spread to other parts of the world, likely through trade and cultural exchange. Records from the 16th century mention a Portuguese explorer named Shacoria de Almeida, who was part of the early expeditions to the East Indies.
While these are just a few examples, the name Shacoria has had a rich and diverse history, spanning various cultures and time periods. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, where it was likely bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of gratitude or reverence.
People
Shacoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shacoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shacoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shacoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shacoria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Shacoria a common name?
We classify Shacoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 170 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shacoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Shacoria was 1994, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shacoria is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shacoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shacoria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.