Unknown; likely a modern American creation
Shakoya is a contemporary American name with no established etymological root. It is likely a creative blend of rhythmic sounds, possibly influenced by names like Shakoia or Sequoia, or a combination of the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Koya.
Less common today
Shakoya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,897 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
