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Shakiera

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

Meaning: Shakiera is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', the feminine form of Shakir. The added 'e' is a modern flourish; the name and meaning are Shakira's.Medium

In 30 seconds: Shakiera is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. It was a soft, uncommon variant of the mid-nineties, dressed up with an extra letter.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningShakiera is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', the feminine form of Shakir. The added 'e' is a modern flourish; the name and meaning are Shakira's.

U.S. rank (2009)#16947 ↗ Rising

2009 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 379

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

Shakiera is a spelling variant of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', feminine of Shakir. It spread among American families drawn to its warm sound, with spellings multiplying in the nineties.

It appeared only in small numbers, no more than a few dozen girls a year around 1995, and stayed a minor form beside the better-known Shakira. Its meaning of gratitude is unchanged by the respelling.

Did you know? Shakiera shares the meaning of Shakira - 'grateful' in Arabic - a virtue name that turns thankfulness into a person's very name.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Shakira (Arabic) — 'thankful/grateful'; feminine of Shakir

Variations

ShakiraShakeraShakeiraShaquira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakiera mean?

Shakiera is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'.

How do you pronounce Shakiera?

It's said shuh-KEER-uh /ʃəˈkɪr.ə/.

Is Shakiera a boy or girl name?

Shakiera is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shakiera?

Shakiera has always been uncommon, a respelling of the Arabic name Shakira.