Shaakira
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shaakira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 224 babies have been named Shaakira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaakira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,782 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,782
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shaakira
Shaakira is a girl name .
Shaakira is currently ranked #46,782 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaakira include Sha, Shaa, Shaay, Shaaie, Shaak, Shaaky, Shaakie, Ira, Iray, Iraie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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