Shaakira

Q: What is the origin of Shaakira?

Shaakira is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Shaakira?

According to the latest SSA data, Shaakira is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Shaakira a girl name?

Shaakira is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Thankful"

Variant of Shakira, from Arabic roots associated with gratitude, commonly interpreted as thankful or grateful.

Themes:arabicgratitudevariantmodern

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Popularity History of Shaakira

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Shaakira did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Shaakira Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shaakira.

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Shaie

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Shaa

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shaa

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shay

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kira

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iray

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aaky

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shie

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sho

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shaakira

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Shaakira mean?

Shaakira means "Thankful". Variant of Shakira, from Arabic roots associated with gratitude, commonly interpreted as thankful or grateful.

What is the origin of Shaakira?

Shaakira is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Shaakira?

According to the latest SSA data, Shaakira is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Shaakira a girl name?

Shaakira is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Shaakira?

Popular nicknames for Shaakira include Shaie, Shaa, shaa, shay, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Shaakira?

There are many names similar to Shaakira in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic, Modern

Syllables3

Length8 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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