854births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1987Peak · United States
#12008United States 2025
Shaka is a boy name family recorded 854 times in 3 countries since 1970. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1987, at 1.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shaka
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaka | English | 839 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1987 | ▲ 7 % |
| Shaka | English | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2021 | – |
| Shaka | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Shaka
How popular is the name Shaka?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 854 births across 3 countries.
When was Shaka most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1987, at 1.5 births per 100,000.
Is Shaka a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shaka is a boy name.