Shaquila is a unique and captivating given name of African-American origin, derived from the Arabic name Shakila, which means "intelligent" or "bright." This elegant name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among African American families seeking distinctive yet meaningful names for their daughters. The phonetic pronunciation of Shaquila is /shəˈkiːlə/, with a emphasis on the second syllable and rhyming with "kilometer." Spelling variations include Shaquila, Shakila, and Schaequilla, each offering a slightly different twist on this beautiful name.
The name Shaquila was quite popular between the late 1980s and early 1990s, with a peak of 51 births in 1992. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor since then, with fewer than 20 births per year after 1994 and only 5 births in 1998.