Name meaning & stats
Shaka
Shaka. 839 US babies since 1940, peak 1987. Notable Shakas are 1.2× over-represented as film producers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1987
839 US babies were named Shaka between 1940 and 2025.
Shaka around the world
- England & Wales: 30 babies since 1996, peak 2023
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Shakas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Film producer | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are film producers, Shakas show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1987)