Chaka
Every Chaka since 1968 — 1,103 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chaka
Chaka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1968, 1,103 American babies have been named Chaka — about 76% girls and 24% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chaka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chaka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,449 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,624 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,407 | 9 | #5,446 |
| 1985 | 48 | #2,178 | — | — |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,769 | 8 | #4,559 |
| 1975 | 120 | #1,008 | 18 | #2,379 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,004 |
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Famous people named Chaka
- Chaka of Bulgaria Politician · 1210–1300
- Chaka Khan Musician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chaka in 2025?
Chaka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chaka?
1,103 babies have been named Chaka in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chaka most popular?
Chaka peaked in 1976, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Chaka a boy or girl name?
Chaka is used for both: about 76% of babies named Chaka have been girls and 24% boys.
Is the name Chaka rising or falling?
Chaka has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Chaka?
Well-known people named Chaka include Chaka of Bulgaria (politician), Chaka Khan (musician).