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Shaquira

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How to Pronounce Shaquira

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

Meaning: Shaquira is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', the feminine of Shakir. The 'qu' spelling reflects a modern African-American styling; the name and meaning are Shakira's.Medium

In 30 seconds: Shaquira is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. Its 'qu' styling was a modern twist, and it stayed an uncommon choice of the nineties.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningShaquira is a respelling of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', the feminine of Shakir. The 'qu' spelling reflects a modern African-American styling; the name and meaning are Shakira's.
U.S. rank (2006)#19583 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419842006

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

Shaquira is a spelling variant of Shakira, the Arabic name meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful', feminine of Shakir. The 'qu' spelling places it among the inventive African-American respellings of the late twentieth century.

It appeared only in small numbers, no more than a few dozen girls a year around 1994, and stayed a minor form beside Shakira. Its meaning of gratitude is unchanged by the styling.

Did you know? Shaquira carries the meaning of Shakira - 'grateful' in Arabic - restyled with a 'qu' in the fashion of many African-American respellings of its decade.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Shakira (Arabic) — 'thankful/grateful'; feminine of Shakir

Variations

ShakiraShaqueraShakeiraShaquirah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shaquira mean?

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

How do you pronounce Shaquira?

It's said shuh-KEER-uh /ʃəˈkɪr.ə/.

Is Shaquira a boy or girl name?

Shaquira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Shaquira?

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

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