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Shakira

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Pronounced shah-KEE-rah /ʃɑˈki.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic shakira, 'thankful; grateful' (the feminine of Shakir)Low

In 30 seconds: Thankful; grateful: Shakira is Arabic 'grateful'. Lyrical, warm, and bright (said 'shah-KEE-rah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic shakira, 'thankful; grateful' (the feminine of Shakir)
U.S. rank (2025)#8792 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,275

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219702025

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

Shakira comes from Arabic shakira, 'thankful; grateful' — the feminine of Shakir. Made globally known by the Colombian singer Shakira. A lyrical, warm name (said 'shah-KEE-rah'; nickname Shaki).

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

Did you know? Shakira means 'thankful; grateful' in Arabic (the feminine of Shakir) — a lyrical, warm name (made globally known by the singer Shakira; said 'shah-KEE-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Shakira — Arabic etymology

Variations

ShakirahChakiraShaqira

Nicknames

Shaki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakira mean?

Shakira is Arabic for 'thankful; grateful' (the feminine of Shakir).

How do you pronounce Shakira?

It's said shah-KEE-rah /ʃɑˈki.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakira a boy or girl name?

Shakira is a girl's name.

How popular is Shakira?

Shakira is a rare name in the U.S.

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