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Shakera

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Pronounced shuh-KEER-uh /ʃəˈkɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Shakera is a coined name built on the Sha- prefix with a -kera ending; some families connect it to Arabic shakir, 'thankful; grateful,' the root also behind Shakira. Its charm is mainly the sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Shakera is a coined Sha- name (said 'shuh-KEER-uh'), sometimes tied to Arabic 'thankful,' invented mostly for its sound.
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Origin LowAmerican, Arabic
MeaningShakera is a coined name built on the Sha- prefix with a -kera ending; some families connect it to Arabic shakir, 'thankful; grateful,' the root also behind Shakira. Its charm is mainly the sound.
U.S. rank (2012)#16535 ↗ Rising
2012 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,374

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319722012

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

Shakera pairs the popular Sha- opener with a -kera ending; a few families link it to Arabic shakir, 'grateful,' the root behind Shakira. Black American parents used the Sha- pattern widely, and Shakera peaked in 1992; a girl named then is now in her early thirties.

Any Arabic tie is loose, so the honest read leans on the coinage; it reads as of its era rather than reviving. Its three beats sit close to Shakira, Shakia, and Takera for parents who like the sound.

Did you know? Shakera rode the Sha- naming wave of the 1980s and 90s, cresting in 1992 near the height of that trend.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Shakera — Modern coinage, Sha- prefix; loose tie to Arabic shakir; early-1990s peak

Variations

ShakeriaShakiraShakeira

Nicknames

KeraShay

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If you like Shakera…

Shakira— shares the Sha-k- sound and possible Arabic root
Shakia— a like Sha- coined name of the era
Shameka— a like rhythmic Sha- girls' name
Sanora— shares the -ra ending
Simora— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakera mean?

Shakera is a modern coinage on the Sha- prefix, sometimes linked to Arabic shakir, 'thankful.'

How do you pronounce Shakera?

It's said shuh-KEER-uh /ʃəˈkɪər.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakera a boy or girl name?

Shakera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shakera?

Shakera was an uncommon coined name that crested in the early nineties and stayed rare.

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