Girl · #15,899 in 2026

Shakyla

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

Current Rank

#15,899

Peak Rank

#3,218 (1992)

Total Babies

358

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2017

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3218

Peak Rank

358

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shakyla

Shakyla first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 35 Shakylas were born — ranking #3,218 that year. As of 2026, Shakyla ranks #15,899 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 358 Shakylas 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

500+

No data

Names that sound like Shakyla

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

Shakila
Shackles
Shackle
Shackled
Shakily
Shackler
Schakel
Shackling
Shekel
Shekels
Chicle
Sheckles

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakyla

What does the name Shakyla mean?

Shakyla is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shakyla in 2026?

In 2026, Shakyla ranks #15,899 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shakyla most popular?

Shakyla reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,218 that year with 35 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shakyla a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shakyla?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shakyla include Corinthia, Shawni, Falynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shakyla

Shakyla is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 358 births in the dataset. Shakyla's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,218. Use the chart and map above to compare Shakyla's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.