Shaquille
Shaquille: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shaquille
- A male given name from Arabic of modern American usage.
Etymology
A fanciful spelling of Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl, “handsome”).
How popular is Shaquille?
Since 1880, 387 girls and 5,769 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaquille (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1334 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 1993. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shaquille
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Sibling name ideas for Shaquille
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Shaquille FAQ
What does the name Shaquille mean?
A male given name from Arabic of modern American usage. A fanciful spelling of Arabic شَكِيل (šakīl, “handsome”).
What is the origin of the name Shaquille?
Shaquille is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Shaquille?
Since 1880, 387 girls and 5,769 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaquille (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1334 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #181 in 1993. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shaquille a boy or girl name?
Shaquille is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 387 girls and 5,769 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.