Girl · #9,586 in 2026

Shaqua

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

Current Rank

#9,586

Peak Rank

#8,761 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

1994

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#8761

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaqua

Shaqua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1989, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 8 Shaquas were born — ranking #8,761 that year. As of 2026, Shaqua ranks #9,586 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Shaquas 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+

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Names that sound like Shaqua

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

Shaka
Shakia
Shockwave
Shockey
Shaco
Shiksa
Shakti
Shako
Shockley
Shukla
Sheika
Sheikha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaqua

What does the name Shaqua mean?

Shaqua is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaqua in 2026?

In 2026, Shaqua ranks #9,586 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaqua most popular?

Shaqua reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #8,761 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Shaqua a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shaqua?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaqua include Stashia, Bethney, Chez. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaqua

Shaqua is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Shaqua's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #8,761. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaqua'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.