Girl · #12,360 in 2026

Shakenia

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

Current Rank

#12,360

Peak Rank

#7,563 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1982

First Year

1989

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#7563

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shakenia

Shakenia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1982, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 8 Shakenias were born — ranking #7,563 that year. As of 2026, Shakenia ranks #12,360 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Shakenias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Shakenia

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

Shakiness
Shekinah
Shakia
Leukemia
Leukaemia
Laconia
Waconia
Lucania
Cecchini
Ciconia
Shaken
Shania

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakenia

What does the name Shakenia mean?

Shakenia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shakenia in 2026?

In 2026, Shakenia ranks #12,360 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shakenia most popular?

Shakenia reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #7,563 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Shakenia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shakenia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakenia include Lorah, Lindamarie, Hara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shakenia

Shakenia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Shakenia's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #7,563. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakenia'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.