Shakinah
Girl nameShakinah has been given to 147 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 1996.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
147
Peak year
1996 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1978
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shakinah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shakinah.
Sibling name ideas for Shakinah
Same era and popularity as Shakinah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shakinah?
Shakinah has been given to 147 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shakinah peak?
Shakinah peaked in 1996, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Shakinah a girl or boy name?
Shakinah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shakinah are girls).
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