Shakaya is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its roots in the African-American community, and its meaning is often associated with strength and empowerment. The name Shakaya has a rhythmic and melodic quality to it, making it pleasing to the ear. In American English, it is pronounced as shuh-KAY-uh (/ʃəˈkeɪə/). Variations of the name include Shakia. While not extremely popular, Shakaya has had a consistent presence in the United States over the years. It ranked as high as 8th in 2001 and has remained within the top 20,000 names since then. Choosing Shakaya for your little one will give her a unique and culturally rich identity that she can be proud of.