Shakima
Every Shakima since 1974 — 627 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shakima
Shakima is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 627 American babies have been named Shakima. Its peak came in 1986, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shakima stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shakima year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2004 | 5 | #18,337 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,595 |
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| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,909 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,655 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,983 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,314 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,738 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,794 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shakima in 2025?
Shakima did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shakima?
627 babies have been named Shakima in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shakima most popular?
Shakima peaked in 1986, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Shakima a boy or girl name?
Shakima is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shakima rising or falling?
Shakima has been roughly stable over the past decade.