girl's name
Shakirah
shuh-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 927
Shakirah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 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 1992, when 42 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shakirah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 224 |
| 1990s | 313 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 36 |
How Popular Is Shakirah?
In 2018, Shakirah was given to 6 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 Shakirah 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 Shakirah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shakirah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shakirah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shakirah
- English shuh-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Shakirah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shakirah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shakirah
How popular is the name Shakirah?
In 2018, Shakirah was given to 6 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 Shakirah a girl's or a boy's name?
Shakirah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shakirah?
Shakirah has 3 syllables.
When was Shakirah most popular?
Shakirah peaked in 1992, when 42 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.