Chaka
CHAH-kah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,103
Peak Year
#167 in 1976
First Recorded
1968
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely derived from the Zulu name Shaka, meaning 'strength'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Shaka Zulu
Influential Zulu King
Chaka Khan
American singer, songwriter, and musician
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