Shakti Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHUHK-tee / ʃʌk.tiSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
power; energy
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, 'Shakti' refers to divine energy and is often associated with the feminine principle in Hinduism, representing strength and empowerment. In Hindi, it retains this meaning and is commonly used as a name for girls, symbolizing vitality and dynamism. The concept of Shakti is central to various Hindu philosophies and is often personified as goddesses like Durga and Kali, who embody power and resilience.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Shaktiya
- Shaktika
International Variants
- Shakti (Hindi)
- Shakti (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Shakti
Shakti Gawain — author.
Shakti Mohan — dancer and choreographer.
Fictional characters named Shakti
Shakti — 'Shakti: The Power'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shakti was first seen in the United States in 2000. Shakti has ranked as high as #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shakti has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shakti (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |