What origin is the name Shakil?

Shakil comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shakil a popular name?

Shakil is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shakil?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Shakil — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Shakil

Q: Is Shakil a rare name?

Yes. Shakil does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shakil

Shakil

Boy

african

2 syllables

Shakil is an african boy's name meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means handsome or well-developed. It is a common name throughout the Middle East and Africa.".

Parents who choose Shakil pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means handsome or well-developed. It is a common name throughout the Middle East and Africa.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Arabic origin, this name means handsome or well-developed. It is a common name throughout the Middle East and Africa.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shakil

Very rare in US records

What does Shakil mean?

Shakil is a boy name of african origin meaning "Of Arabic origin, this name means handsome or well-developed. It is a common name throughout the Middle East and Africa.".