Shakitta is a unique and captivating given name of African origin, derived from the Shona language of Zimbabwe. It is composed of two elements: 'Shaku', meaning 'to be careful or wary', and 'itta', translating to 'to be strong'. Therefore, Shakitta can be interpreted as embodying cautious strength or vigilant resilience. This name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare, making it distinctive and memorable.
Shakitta is an uncommon name with only six recorded births annually in 1987 and no reported births since then.