Girl nameCurrently #7,182 in the USSteady
Shakti
2 syllablesPeak year: 20176 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shakti'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.
Shakti's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shakti |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Shakti through the decades
- Shakti peaked in 2017, when 20 babies were named Shakti in the US.
- The 2020s were Shakti's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Shakti has risen 94% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Shakti currently ranks #7,182 in the US and is holding steady.