Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Shaki

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#7,830 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2010

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#7830

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaki

Shaki first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 8 Shakis were born — ranking #7,830 that year. As of 2026, Shaki ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Shakis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shaki

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

Shaky
Shockey
Shacky
Shiki
Jakey
Shake
Shakes
Shaker
Shaggy
Shaka
Shaco
Shako

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaki

What does the name Shaki mean?

Shaki is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaki in 2026?

In 2026, Shaki ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaki most popular?

Shaki reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #7,830 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Shaki a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shaki?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaki include Torence, Garrion, Lathe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaki

Shaki is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Shaki's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #7,830. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaki'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.