Shakeyla
Feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the beautiful one".
Name Census estimates that about 181 living Americans carry the first name Shakeyla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shakeyla today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shakeyla births was 1992 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shakeyla. 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
181
~ 1 in 1,893,670 Americans
Peak year
1992
38 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,018
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Shakeyla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shakeyla 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 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shakeyla 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 Shakeyla during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shakeylas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shakeyla
The name Shakeyla is a relatively modern feminine name that appears to have its origins in a blend of different cultural influences. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries.
One possible origin of Shakeyla is a combination of the Arabic name Shakila, meaning "beautiful" or "graceful," and the English suffix "-yla," which is often used in names to give them a unique or distinctive sound. This blending of Arabic and English elements reflects the diverse cultural landscape of many modern societies.
Another potential source of inspiration for the name Shakeyla is the Spanish name Shaquira, which itself is derived from the Arabic name Shakira, meaning "grateful" or "thankful." The name Shaquira has been in use for centuries, particularly in Spain and Latin America, and may have influenced the creation of the name Shakeyla.
While the name Shakeyla does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades. Some of the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Shakeyla date back to the late 20th century.
One notable person with the name Shakeyla is Shakeyla Ingram, an American professional basketball player born in 1989. She played in the WNBA for the Minnesota Lynx and the Atlanta Dream.
Another individual with the name Shakeyla is Shakeyla Heredia, a Puerto Rican model and beauty queen who participated in the Miss Universe pageant in 2016, representing her home country.
Shakeyla Cahill is an Australian track and field athlete who has competed in various international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the World Athletics Championships.
Shakeyla Davison is a British actress and singer who has appeared in several television shows and stage productions, particularly in the United Kingdom.
Shakeyla Hill is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and singles in the R&B and soul genres.
It is important to note that while these examples provide some context for the use of the name Shakeyla, it is a relatively new and innovative name, and its popularity and cultural significance may continue to evolve over time.
People
Shakeyla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shakeyla 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
Shakeyla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shakeyla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 181 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shakeyla 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 1,893,670 US residents.
Is Shakeyla a common name?
We classify Shakeyla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 189 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shakeyla most popular?
The single biggest year for Shakeyla was 1992, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shakeyla is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shakeyla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shakeyla 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.