Feminine dossier · first seen 1974
Chaka
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1976
Peak births
147
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Chaka
How many people are named Chaka?
Based on SSA birth records through 1991, an estimated 786 Americans born with the name Chaka may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1991.
How rare is Chaka?
Chaka has not appeared in SSA records since 1991. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Chaka?
The median age of a living American named Chaka is approximately 48 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 50 years old.
Is Chaka still popular?
No. Chaka is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1991.
Where is Chaka most common?
Chaka has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 5.8× more often than the national baseline.
1974Peak 19762025
Peak year
1976
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
841