Likely a modern variant of Shakia or Shakiya
Shakeya is a modern American name, likely developed as a creative variant of Shakia. It is often associated with the Arabic root 'shakira', meaning thankful or grateful, though its specific usage in the US is primarily as a contemporary rhythmic invention.
Less common today
Shakeya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,520 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
