Shaka Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
African
Gender Distribution:
83% Masculine / 17% Feminine
Meaning:
Shaka means 'to strike' or 'to treat harshly'.
Meaning of the Name Shaka
Shaka is a Zulu name meaning 'to strike' or 'to treat harshly'. It is derived from the Zulu verb 'shaka' which means 'shake'. The name Shaka is associated with the historical figure Shaka Zulu, who was the founder and king of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa during the early 19th century. Shaka is known for his military prowess and his impact on Zulu culture.
Popularity of the Name Shaka
The popularity for the name Shaka peaked in popularity in the year 1987 with 39 births, which ranked number 4,280 out of 19,485 unique names for that year. Shaka had the most female births in 1987 with 14, which ranked number 5,312 out of 13,262 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1987 with 39, which ranked number 1,709 out of 8,151 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shaka has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 15 births, an increase of 114.29%. Among males, Shaka has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 15 births, an increase of 114.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shaka
- 20 Year Trend of Shaka: 114.29%
- 10 Year Trend of Shaka: 114.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Shaka: 114.29%
Popularity of Shaka by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shaka. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shaka in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shaka is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shaka
- Total Births of Shaka: 16 (7.92%)
- Male Births of Shaka: 16 (7.92%)
Given the upward trend of Shaka over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.92% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Shaka have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.92%.