NAME PROFILE
Shakila
A Turkish term for an older brother or a brave, courageous leader. This name carries an aura of strength and protective leadership, suggesting a person who is both a reliable guardian and a charismatic guide for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 536 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1978 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 44%NC — 22%CA — 11%NJ — 11%VA — 11%
Notable People
Efe Ambrose (Professional Footballer) · Efe Sodje (Nigerian International Footballer) · Efe Aydan (Olympic Basketball Player) · Efe Çakarel (Founder of MUBI) · Efe Bal (Media Personality and Author)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EfecanEfecik
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