Shakur
Shakur: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shakur
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic شَكُور (šakūr, “thankful, grateful”). This surname is predominantly found in India.
How popular is Shakur?
Since 1880, 9 girls and 1,613 boys in the U.S. have been named Shakur (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9664 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1073 in 1997. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shakur
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Shakur
Sister and brother names that share Shakur's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Shakur FAQ
What does the name Shakur mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic شَكُور (šakūr, “thankful, grateful”). This surname is predominantly found in India.
What is the origin of the name Shakur?
Shakur is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Shakur?
Since 1880, 9 girls and 1,613 boys in the U.S. have been named Shakur (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9664 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #1073 in 1997. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shakur a boy or girl name?
Shakur is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 9 girls and 1,613 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.