girl's name
Shekira
shuh-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 162
Shekira is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 7 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 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shekira Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shekira?
In 2006, Shekira was given to 7 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 Shekira 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 Shekira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shekira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shekira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shekira
- English shuh-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Shekira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shekira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shekira
How popular is the name Shekira?
In 2006, Shekira was given to 7 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 Shekira a girl's or a boy's name?
Shekira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shekira?
Shekira has 3 syllables.
When was Shekira most popular?
Shekira peaked in 1992, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.