Shakita

Girl name

Shakita has been given to 1,202 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1986.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,202

Peak year

1986 (81 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Shakita — alternate spellings parents actually use.

8,276 babies since 1970

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shakita.

1,206 babies since 1968

1,198 babies since 1965

1,197 babies since 1981

1,196 babies since 1935

1,209 babies since 1954

1,211 babies since 1972

1,192 babies since 1966

1,214 babies since 1914

How popular is the name Shakita?

Shakita has been given to 1,202 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shakita peak?

Shakita peaked in 1986, when 81 babies were given the name.

Is Shakita a girl or boy name?

Shakita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shakita are girls).

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