Shakir

Boy name

Shakir has been given to 1,227 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1993. In 2025, about 1 in 131,390 boys was named Shakir.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Arabic شاكِر (šākir, “thankful”).

Origin: Arabic

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,227

Peak year

1993 (73 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

▼ -19%

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shakir — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shakiragirl

8,276 babies since 1970

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shakir?

Shakir has been given to 1,227 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shakir peak?

Shakir peaked in 1993, when 73 babies were given the name.

Is Shakir a girl or boy name?

Shakir is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Shakir are boys).

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