Shaakirah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shaakirah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 11 babies have been named Shaakirah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaakirah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,363 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,363
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shaakirah
Shaakirah is a girl name .
Shaakirah is currently ranked #54,363 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaakirah include Sha, Shaa, Shaay, Shaaie, Shaak, Shaaky, Shaakie, Rah, Rahy, Rahie, Irah, and Shy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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