Gender: Male
Origin: Hindu
Meaning: Branch
Pronunciation: SH AA K AH
Popularity Rank: #22,338
The name Shaka is of Hindu origin and means Branch. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shaka is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Nigeria, and 75 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AA K AH
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shaka is recorded 1,783 times globally, ranking it as the 22,338th most common name worldwide.
Shaka is most prevalent in South Africa, with 357 occurrences, making it the 4,244th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Shaka is found among 1 in every 6552 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #4,244 | 1 : 6,568 |
| United States of America | #8,209 | 1 : 6,853 |
| Nigeria | #4,250 | 1 : 6,552 |
| France | #8,003 | 1 : 9,659 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,303 | 1 : 21,911 |
| Mexico | #9,525 | 1 : 13,858 |
| United Kingdom | #9,176 | 1 : 9,618 |
| United Arab Emirates | #11,010 | 1 : 18,093 |
| Oman | #11,539 | 1 : 17,196 |
| Kuwait | #9,660 | 1 : 18,117 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shaka from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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