Shakia

Shakia Meaning & Origin

About Shakia
The name "Shakia" is of African origin and is commonly used for girls. It is derived from the Swahili word "shaki" which means "doubt" or "suspicion." As a name, Shakia signifies someone who is skeptical, inquisitive, and analytical. Individuals with this name are often known for their critical thinking abilities and their tendency to question things before accepting them.

🌍 Origin
📏 Name Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shakia are female.

Shakia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 K IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/shakia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shakia in Braille

Here's how to represent Shakia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shakia in braille

How to Spell the Name Shakia in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shakia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shakia in sign language

Numerology