Boy · #5,109 in 2026

Shakeil

Name: Popularity of the name Shakeil in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shakeil, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,109

Peak Rank

#2,697 (1993)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

1994

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#2697

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shakeil

Shakeil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 26 Shakeils were born — ranking #2,697 that year. As of 2026, Shakeil ranks #5,109 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Shakeils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shakeil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shakeil is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shaquille
Shaky
Shackle
Shekel
Chicle
Shakia
Shaki
Schakel
Sheqel
Shaking
Shockey
Shakily

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakeil

What does the name Shakeil mean?

Shakeil is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shakeil in 2026?

In 2026, Shakeil ranks #5,109 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Shakeil most popular?

Shakeil reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #2,697 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shakeil most popular?

Shakeil has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shakeil.

Is Shakeil a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shakeil is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shakeil?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakeil include Taz, Codee, Tayveon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shakeil

Shakeil is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Shakeil's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #2,697. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakeil's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.