Zakir vs Shakir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zakir

Boy #3,995 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who glorifies through remembrance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Indian Pakistani

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Boy #5,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"appreciative, recognizing good"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian African

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Zakir Rank #3,995

Shakir Rank #5,070

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

Is Zakir or Shakir more popular?

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

What do Zakir and Shakir mean?

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

Are Zakir and Shakir boy or girl names?

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