Shekinah
Every Shekinah since 1976 — 2,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shekinah
Shekinah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,689 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,146 American babies have been named Shekinah. Its peak came in 2000, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shekinah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shekinah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,689 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,894 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,853 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,888 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,718 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,986 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5,435 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,295 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,060 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,337 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,909 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,707 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,904 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,701 |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,299 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,953 |
| 2009 | 53 | #3,186 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,553 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,089 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,753 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,048 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,477 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,162 |
| 2002 | 79 | #2,139 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,938 |
| 2000 | 109 | #1,631 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,979 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,284 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,399 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,705 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shekinah in 2025?
Shekinah ranked #5,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shekinah?
2,146 babies have been named Shekinah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shekinah most popular?
Shekinah peaked in 2000, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Shekinah a boy or girl name?
Shekinah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shekinah rising or falling?
Shekinah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.