Modern American creation, likely meaning pretty or well-formed
Shaquella is a modern American name likely created by combining the prefix 'Sha-' with the name Quella or as a variation of Shaquille. It is often associated with the Arabic root 'shakil', which translates to 'handsome' or 'well-formed'. The name gained some visibility in the late 20th century but remains rare.
Less common today
Shaquella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,648 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
