Shakita is a unique and captivating feminine given name of American origin. It was created by combining the elements 'Shaka' from Swahili, meaning 'to be humble,' and '-ita,' which is an Italian suffix meaning 'like' or 'as.' Shakita is often associated with African American culture due to its origins and has gained popularity as a distinctive choice for parents seeking a meaningful and uncommon name for their daughters. It is pronounced /sha-KEE-tah/.
The name Shakita appears to have been quite popular from the late 1970s until the mid-1990s, with a peak of 81 births in 1986. However, it declined significantly after that, with fewer than 30 births per year from 1995 onwards. Overall, there were 1202 babies named Shakita between 1974 and 2001.