NAME PROFILE
Valda
Originating from the Zulu name Shaka, it historically refers to a specific type of beetle, symbolizing persistence and resilience; it describes a person with a magnetic personality and a natural talent for leadership and creativity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,866 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1959 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 69%NE — 8%CA — 8%MI — 8%OH — 8%
Notable People
Chaka Khan (Singer, 'I'm Every Woman') · Chaka Fattah (Politician, former U.S. Representative) · Shaka Zulu (King, Zulu Kingdom) · Chaka Demus (Reggae musician, 'Tease Me') · Chaka Traore (Professional Footballer, AC Milan)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ChakieChaks
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