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Shakir

♂ Boy

Pronounced shah-KEER /ʃɑˈkɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic shakir, 'thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks' (ash-Shakur, a name of God)Medium

In 30 seconds: Thankful and grateful: Shakir is Arabic for 'thankful, grateful'. Devout, warm, and dignified.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic shakir, 'thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks' (ash-Shakur, a name of God)

U.S. rank (2025)#6742 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,204

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

Shakir comes from Arabic shakir, 'thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks' (linked to ash-Shakur, 'the All-Appreciative', a name of God). A devout, warm, dignified name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, thankful-and-grateful at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Shakir means 'thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks' in Arabic — linked to ash-Shakur, a name of God ('the All-Appreciative'); a devout, warm name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Shakir — etymology

Variations

ShaakirShakur

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakir mean?

Shakir is Arabic for 'thankful, grateful; one who gives thanks'.

How do you pronounce Shakir?

It's said shah-KEER /ʃɑˈkɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakir a boy or girl name?

Shakir is a boy's name.

How popular is Shakir?

Shakir is a rare name in the U.S.