Shakee
A gender-neutral name of Arabic origin meaning "one who is thankful."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Shakee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Shakee today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shakee births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shakee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shakee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,141
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Shakee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Shakee 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 Shakee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Shakee
The name Shakee is a relatively uncommon one, and its origins are somewhat obscure. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Sanskrit, with a possible derivation from the word "shakti," meaning power or energy. Others trace its origins to the Arabic language, where it could be a variation of the name "Shakir," meaning grateful or thankful.
In the historical records, the earliest known reference to the name Shakee dates back to the 12th century, where it appears in a collection of Persian poetry. However, the context and significance of the name are not entirely clear from this source.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Shakee was a Sufi mystic and scholar who lived in present-day Afghanistan during the 13th century. His full name was Shakee al-Din, and he was known for his writings on spiritual enlightenment and the mystical tradition of Islam.
Another notable figure was Shakee Khan, a military commander who served in the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Deccan region in southern India and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Shakee Badruddin, a celebrated Urdu poet who lived in the 18th century. His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are considered among the finest examples of Urdu poetry from that era.
Moving to more recent times, Shakee Ahmed was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was imprisoned multiple times for his role in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Finally, Shakee Kapoor was a renowned Indian film actor and producer, known for his work in Bollywood movies from the 1970s to the 1990s. He rose to fame for his comedic roles and became a popular figure in the Indian entertainment industry.
While the name Shakee may not be as widely recognized as some other names, it has a rich and varied history, spanning different cultures, religions, and eras. From spiritual leaders and military commanders to poets and freedom fighters, individuals bearing this name have left their mark on the world in various ways.
People
Shakee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shakee 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
Shakee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shakee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shakee 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Shakee a common name?
We classify Shakee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shakee most popular?
The single biggest year for Shakee was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shakee is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shakee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shakee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shakee in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Shakee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shakee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shakee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Shakee as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Shakee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.