Shaked: meaning of the Hebrew name
שָׁקֵד
Pronounced shah-KED
- Unisex
- Hebrew
- #68 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Shaked
Shaked is the almond tree, the first to blossom at the end of winter, as in Jeremiah's vision "I see a rod of an almond tree." The name expresses renewal and diligence.
Shaked in Hebrew
Shaked is written שקד in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁקֵד). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- קQof
- דDalet
Gematria value: 404 (Shin 300 + Qof 100 + Dalet 4)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningalmond tree
- Pronunciationshah-KED
- Hebrewשקד
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shaked ranked #68 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (259 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2015.
In 2024, Shaked ranked #125 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (129 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #118, in 2023.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (girls) | Babies | Rank (boys) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 259 | 125 | 129 |
| 2023 | 73 | 248 | 118 | 141 |
| 2022 | 67 | 276 | 125 | 133 |
| 2021 | 62 | 306 | 125 | 138 |
| 2020 | 58 | 303 | 123 | 145 |
| 2019 | 57 | 346 | 122 | 147 |
| 2018 | 56 | 361 | 146 | 118 |
| 2017 | 56 | 359 | 138 | 122 |
| 2016 | 60 | 343 | 143 | 116 |
| 2015 | 51 | 369 | 128 | 133 |
| 2014 | 60 | 318 | 137 | 120 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shaked
What does the name Shaked mean?
Shaked is the almond tree, the first to blossom at the end of winter, as in Jeremiah's vision "I see a rod of an almond tree." The name expresses renewal and diligence.
How do you pronounce Shaked?
Shaked is pronounced shah-KED in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shaked in Hebrew?
Shaked is written שקד in Hebrew (with vowel points: שָׁקֵד).
How popular is the name Shaked in Israel?
In 2024, Shaked ranked #68 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (259 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #51, in 2015. In 2024, Shaked ranked #125 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (129 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #118, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shaked?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שקד adds up to 404 (Shin 300 + Qof 100 + Dalet 4).
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