Likely a modern variation of Shakia, meaning handsome or thankful
Shakyia is a modern American name, likely created as a phonetic variation of the Arabic name Shakia or Shakiya. It is often associated with the root 'shakara', which relates to being grateful or thankful. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Swahili word for 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.
Less common today
Shakyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,294 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
