Shaketa
Every Shaketa since 1972 — 375 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaketa
Shaketa 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 1972, 375 American babies have been named Shaketa. Its peak came in 1984, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shaketa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaketa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 18 | #5,240 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,712 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,277 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,888 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaketa in 2025?
Shaketa 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 Shaketa?
375 babies have been named Shaketa in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaketa most popular?
Shaketa peaked in 1984, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Shaketa a boy or girl name?
Shaketa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaketa rising or falling?
Shaketa has been roughly stable over the past decade.