girl's name
Sakira
suh-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 118
Sakira is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1987.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sakira Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Sakira?
In 2024, Sakira was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sakira Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sakira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sakira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sakira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sakira
- English suh-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Sakira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sakira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sakira
How popular is the name Sakira?
In 2024, Sakira was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sakira a girl's or a boy's name?
Sakira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sakira?
Sakira has 3 syllables.
When was Sakira most popular?
Sakira peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.