Shakir vs Zakir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shakir

Boy #5,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"appreciative, recognizing good"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

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Boy #3,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who glorifies through remembrance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Indian Pakistani

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Shakir Rank #5,070

Zakir Rank #3,995

Zakir is more popular, ranked #3995 vs #5070 for Shakir.

Is Shakir or Zakir more popular?

Zakir is more popular, ranked #3995 compared to Shakir at #5070 in the United States.

What do Shakir and Zakir mean?

Shakir means "appreciative, recognizing good" (Arabic origin). Zakir means "one who glorifies through remembrance" (Arabic origin).

Are Shakir and Zakir boy or girl names?

Shakir is primarily a boy name. Zakir is primarily a boy name.