Shakir
- Pronunciation
- [Sha-kir]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Grateful
- Origin
- Egyptian
Shakir Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,204 baby boys have been named Shakir. The name peaked in 1993 with 68 US births that year (rank #1416). In 2024, ranked #5194 nationally — 3,778 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Shakir
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shakir births are: New York (121), New Jersey (93), Pennsylvania (37).
Other Egyptian-Origin Names Like Shakir
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6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shakir's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Shakir
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Compare Shakir to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shakir against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).