Shakir
Shakir: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shakir
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).
How popular is Shakir?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 1,217 boys in the U.S. have been named Shakir (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15313 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #1416 in 1993. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shakir FAQ
What does the name Shakir mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).
What is the origin of the name Shakir?
Shakir is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Shakir?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 1,217 boys in the U.S. have been named Shakir (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15313 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #1416 in 1993. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shakir a boy or girl name?
Shakir is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 1,217 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.