Likely a modern variant of Arabic names meaning thankful
Shakea is a modern American name likely derived from the Arabic root 'sh-k-r', which relates to gratitude and thankfulness. It is often used as a variation of names like Shakia or Shakiya, blending traditional roots with contemporary phonetic preferences.
Less common today
Shakea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,183 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
