Likely a variant of Shakila, meaning beautiful or well-formed.
Shakela is most likely a creative American spelling variant of the Arabic name Shakila. In its original Arabic context, it is the feminine form of Shakil, which translates to well-formed, handsome, or beautiful. It gained some visibility in the United States during the late 20th century alongside other names from the African diaspora.
Less common today
Shakela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,288 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
