Girl · #6,967 in 2026

Shakti

Shakti in Hinduism, is the "Universal Power" that underlies and sustains all existence. Conceived as feminine in essence, Shakti as devi refers to the personified energy or power of a male deity, often personified as the complementary force of the given Hindu god.

Current Rank
#6,967
Peak Rank
#6,903 (2024)
Total Babies
232
5-Yr Trend
+27%
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#6903
Peak Rank
232
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shakti

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Shakti in Hinduism, is the "Universal Power" that underlies and sustains all existence. Conceived as feminine in essence, Shakti as devi refers to the personified energy or power of a male deity, often personified as the complementary force of the given Hindu god.

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Etymology
The word Śakti is derived from the Sanskrit root śak , meaning "to be able," "to have a certain capacity or power to do anything." In Vedic literature, śakti is closely related to śacī , which is also derived from the same root, and is used often in instrumental plural and meant "energy", "function" or "power". According to the Monier-Williams dictionary, Shakti ( Śakti ) is the sanskrit feminine word-meaning "energy, ability, strength, effort, power, might, capability". Shakti is also a feminine noun of the term Sanskrit . Though Shakti has broad implications, it mostly denotes "power or ener

The Story of Shakti

Shakti first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 16 Shaktis were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Shakti ranks #6,967 for baby girls with 16 births, rising sharply (+27% over the past five years). In total, more than 232 Shaktis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shakti

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

  • Shocked
  • Shotty
  • Shockey
  • Sakti
  • Shouty
  • Shitty
  • Shaky
  • Shoddy
  • Shaka
  • Shooty
  • Shaco
  • Choctaw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakti

What does the name Shakti mean?
Shakti in Hinduism, is the "Universal Power" that underlies and sustains all existence. Conceived as feminine in essence, Shakti as devi refers to the personified energy or power of a male deity, often personified as the complementary force of the given Hindu god.
How popular is Shakti in 2026?
In 2026, Shakti ranks #6,967 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Shakti most popular?
Shakti reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #6,903 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shakti most popular?
Shakti has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shakti.
Is Shakti a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shakti is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shakti?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakti include Kajsa, Memori, Aireona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shakti

Shakti is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Shakti's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakti'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.