Shaka
A unisex name of Zulu origin, meaning strong one; historically a Zulu king.
Shaka by the numbers
Shaka was given to 11 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 39 babies in 1987, making it a 1980s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Shaka. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Shayagift from god; a form of Shaya or Isaiah13 in England and Wales (2025)
- Shara8 in the US (2017)
- Shaanpride, majesty37 in England and Wales (2025)
- ShawnaGod is gracious; feminine form of Sean29 in the US (2017)
- Shadeshadow; shade; darkness20 in the US (2017)
- Shaktipower; energy; divine feminine power19 in the US (2017)
Sounds like Shaka
Names that are said the same way as Shaka, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Chakawheel; energy center in Hindu philosophy
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Shaka, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Kinsleyfrom the king's meadow; an English place name used as given name4,048 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean strength
Like Shaka, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Shaka
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