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Shakyla

sha-KY-lah

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

358

Peak Year

#35 in 1992

First Recorded

1988

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A modern invented name, likely derived from Sha- and Kayla, potentially meaning "graceful." It's likely of African American origin.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

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Personality Traits

UniqueGracefulIndependent

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