Boy · #4,797 in 2026

Tshaka

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

Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka (the) Zulu and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. One of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu, he ordered wide-reaching reforms that reorganized the military into a formidable force.

Current Rank

#4,797

Peak Rank

#4,375 (1971)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1975

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#4375

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tshaka

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

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The Story of Tshaka

Tshaka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 6 Tshakas were born — ranking #4,375 that year. As of 2026, Tshaka ranks #4,797 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tshakas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Tshaka

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

Chaka
Chica
Chika
Chukka
Cheka
Chaga
Chocho
Chuka
Checa
Cejka
Checca
Chakka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tshaka

What does the name Tshaka mean?

How popular is Tshaka in 2026?

In 2026, Tshaka ranks #4,797 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Tshaka most popular?

Tshaka reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #4,375 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Tshaka a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Tshaka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tshaka include Berwin, Eith, Des. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tshaka

Tshaka is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Tshaka's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #4,375. Use the chart and map above to compare Tshaka'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.