Shakayla
Meaning of Shakayla
Shakayla is a vibrantly modern spin on Kayla, interlaced with the melodic heritage of Shakila—Arabic for “beautiful” or “elegant.” Pronounced shuh-KAY-luh, it sashays off the tongue like a fiery salsa under a Latin moon, wrapping every introduction in warmth and flair. Since twirling into the Top 1,000 in the early ’80s, Shakayla has glided through the charts—peaking near #795 in 2000 and resting at #947 in 2020—striking the perfect balance between sweet familiarity and star-quality sparkle. With enough zest to outshine a carnival parade, this name dresses a daughter in confidence, beauty, and a backstage pass to her own glorious story.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as shuh-KAY-luh (/ʃəˈkeɪlə/)
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