Shaka

A unisex name of Zulu origin, meaning strong one; historically a Zulu king.

Babies a year
11
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Shaka was given to 11 American babies in 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 39 in 1987.

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