Beautiful; combination of Arabic and American elements
Shakyla is a modern American invention likely blending the Arabic name Shakila, meaning 'beautiful,' with the popular 'yla' suffix. It gained some usage in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, melodic feminine names within African American communities.
Less common today
Shakyla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,265 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
