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Shakeena

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Pronounced shuh-KEE-nuh /ʃəˈkiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Shakeena is a coined name of the Sha- prefix family, joining that popular opening to a -keena/-kina element. Some connect the sound to the Hebrew word shekhinah ('divine presence'), but it is best treated as an invented, rhythmic name valued for its sound rather than a fixed derivation.Low

In 30 seconds: Shakeena is a coined Sha- name with a bright -keena ending (said 'shuh-KEE-nuh'). A rhythmic later-century invention.

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MeaningShakeena is a coined name of the Sha- prefix family, joining that popular opening to a -keena/-kina element. Some connect the sound to the Hebrew word shekhinah ('divine presence'), but it is best treated as an invented, rhythmic name valued for its sound rather than a fixed derivation.

U.S. rank (2006)#19549 ↘ Falling

2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shakeena is a made name of the Sha- prefix family, pairing that opening with a -keena ending. Some hear an echo of the Hebrew shekhinah, 'divine presence', though the name is carried chiefly by its sound rather than a settled meaning.

Shakeena was always a rarity, borne by only a few dozen girls a year at its peak before fading. It is best read as an honest coinage rather than a name with deep roots; its charm is its rhythm, and it has not seen a modern revival.

Did you know? The Sha- prefix that opens Shakeena was among the most productive elements of later-century African-American naming, combined freely with a wide range of endings.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Shakina / Sha- names — Coined Sha- name; possible shekhinah echo

Variations

ShakinaShaqueenaShakeina

Nicknames

ShaKeena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakeena mean?

Shakeena is a coined Sha- name, sometimes linked to the Hebrew shekhinah ('divine presence'), but valued chiefly for its sound.

How do you pronounce Shakeena?

It's said shuh-KEE-nuh /ʃəˈkiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Shakeena a boy or girl name?

Shakeena is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shakeena?

Shakeena has always been rare in the U.S., a later-century coinage.