The baby name Shakela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-KEE-luh (/ʃəˈkiːlə/),sha-KEE-lah (/ʃaˈkiːla/).
Shakela is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Shakela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shuh-KEE-luh (/ʃəˈkiːlə/),sha-KEE-lah (/ʃaˈkiːla/).
Shakela is Arabic in Origin.
Shakela is a modern feminine name linked to the Arabic Shakila/Shakeela, built on the root sh-k-l meaning "form, shape, appearance." In Arabic and Urdu it conveys "beautiful, well-formed, elegant," a sense also preserved in Swahili through long-standing Arabic contact on the East African coast. The -ela spelling aligns the name with English orthography while retaining the core meaning of grace and pleasing proportions.
Usage spans Muslim communities in South Asia and the Gulf, with wider visibility from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, especially among African-American families, where creative spellings and the popular Sha- prefix encouraged variants. Common forms include Shakeela, Shakila, Shakiela, and less often Shaquila/Shaquela; related diminutives are Kela and Keela. Though pronunciations vary by spelling, both sha-KEE-lah and sha-KAY-luh occur. Overall, Shakela blends Arabic elegance with contemporary global style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #556 | 6 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #592 | 6 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| United States | Girls | 2001 | #872 | 6 | 9,507 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 8 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Shakela is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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