girl's name
Shikara
shih-KAR-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 68
Shikara is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 8 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 1978, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shikara Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 16 |
How Popular Is Shikara?
In 1992, Shikara was given to 8 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 Shikara
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shikara Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shikara over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shikara
- English shih-KAR-uh
Sibling Names for Shikara
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shikara — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shikara
How popular is the name Shikara?
In 1992, Shikara was given to 8 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 Shikara a girl's or a boy's name?
Shikara is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shikara?
Shikara has 3 syllables.
When was Shikara most popular?
Shikara peaked in 1978, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.