boy's name
Shakim
shah-KEEM
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 430
Shakim is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 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 1995, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shakim Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shakim?
In 2013, Shakim 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.
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 Shakim
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shakim Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shakim over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shakim
- Pronunciation shah-KEEM
Sibling Names for Shakim
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shakim — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shakim
How popular is the name Shakim?
In 2013, Shakim 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 Shakim a girl's or a boy's name?
Shakim is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shakim?
Shakim has 2 syllables.
When was Shakim most popular?
Shakim peaked in 1995, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.