What origin is the name Shakirah?

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

Is Shakirah a popular name?

Shakirah 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 brother names for Shakirah?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Shakirah — for example Omar, Amir, Malik. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Shakirah

Q: Is Shakirah a rare name?

Yes. Shakirah 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 Shakirah

Shakirah

Girl

arabic

3 syllables

Shakirah is an arabic girl's name meaning "Originating from Arabic, this name describes a person who is grateful or thankful. It is a common virtuous name.".

The meaning of Shakirah is "Originating from Arabic, this name describes a person who is grateful or thankful. It is a common virtuous name." — a girl name of arabic origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Arabic, this name describes a person who is grateful or thankful. It is a common virtuous name.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Shakirah

Very rare in US records

What does Shakirah mean?

Shakirah is a girl name of arabic origin meaning "Originating from Arabic, this name describes a person who is grateful or thankful. It is a common virtuous name.".