Chaka
- Pronunciation
- [Cha-ka]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Also Spelled SHAKA, A South African Male Name Meaning "Greak King."
- Origin
- African
Chaka Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 262 baby boys have been named Chaka. The name peaked in 1972 with 27 US births that year (rank #1683).
Top States for Chaka
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chaka births are: New York (27), California (11).
Other African-Origin Names Like Chaka
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5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chaka's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Chaka
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Compare Chaka to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chaka against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).