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Shakeel

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Pronounced shuh-KEEL /ʃəˈkiːl/Medium

Meaning: Shakeel is an Arabic boys' name (also written Shakil or Shaqil) from a root meaning 'well-formed', 'handsome', or 'shapely'; it is used across the Muslim world and entered US records with immigrant and Muslim-American families.Medium

In 30 seconds: Shakeel is an Arabic boys' name meaning 'handsome' or 'well-formed' (said 'shuh-KEEL').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningShakeel is an Arabic boys' name (also written Shakil or Shaqil) from a root meaning 'well-formed', 'handsome', or 'shapely'; it is used across the Muslim world and entered US records with immigrant and Muslim-American families.

U.S. rank (2019)#11912 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shakeel comes from an Arabic root for being well-formed and handsome; the same name appears as Shakil and Shaqil across the Muslim world. It reflects the qualities a family might wish for a son — good form and good looks.

In the United States it stayed uncommon, cresting in the early nineteen-nineties at just a few dozen boys a year; it remains a heritage name, meaningful within Muslim families rather than part of a broad American trend.

Did you know? Shakeel appeared with Muslim-American and immigrant families, peaking around 1993 at only a few dozen boys a year.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Shakeel — Arabic Shakil, 'handsome/well-formed'

Variations

ShakilShaqil

Nicknames

Shak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakeel mean?

Shakeel is an Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'well-formed', also spelled Shakil.

How do you pronounce Shakeel?

It's said shuh-KEEL /ʃəˈkiːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakeel a boy or girl name?

Shakeel is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shakeel?

Shakeel is a rare heritage name in the U.S., most at home in Muslim-American families.