girl's name
Shikira
shih-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 154
Shikira is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2006 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 1990, when 10 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.
Shikira Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 26 |
How Popular Is Shikira?
In 2006, Shikira 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.
Where Shikira 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 Shikira
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shikira Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shikira over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shikira
- English shih-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Shikira
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shikira — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shikira
How popular is the name Shikira?
In 2006, Shikira 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 Shikira a girl's or a boy's name?
Shikira is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shikira?
Shikira has 3 syllables.
When was Shikira most popular?
Shikira peaked in 1990, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.