Shakil
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 172 babies have been named Shakil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakil is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #25,310 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,310
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shakil is also used as a girl name, ranked #54308.
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About the Name Shakil
Shakil is a boy name .
Is Shakil a boy or girl name? Shakil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,310 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,308. Shakil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shakil is currently ranked #25,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakil include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shakil include Shakur . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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