Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Shakinah
3 syllablesPeak year: 19968 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shakinah's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shakinah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shakinah |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
Shakinah through the decades
- Shakinah peaked in 1996, when 15 babies were named Shakinah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1992–2010), use of Shakinah has risen 23% compared to the 10 years before that.