Shakir
Pronunciation: [ sh-AK-ihr ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakir first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 10 babies have been named Shakir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #54,307 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #54,307
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shakir
Shakir is a girl name .
Is Shakir a boy or girl name? Shakir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #54,307 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,070. Shakir is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shakir is currently ranked #54,307 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakir include Sha, Shak, Shaky, Shakie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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