Shakir

Q: Is Shakir a boy or girl name?

Shakir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #54307, and as a boy name it ranks #5070.

Q: How popular is the name Shakir?

Shakir is ranked #54307 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-AK-ihr ]

Girl Name #54,307 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shakir is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AK-ihr.

Parents who love the name Shakir often also consider Daizhane, Brye, .

Popularity Over Time

#54,307

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #54,307
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shakie

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Also a Boy Name

Shakir is also used as a boy name, ranked #5070.

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Similar Names

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Daizhane Girl American English Brye Girl Welsh brig Shantesha Girl Garner Girl Fatmeh Girl Aliceia Girl Mahek Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakir

Is Shakir a boy or girl name?

Shakir is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #54307. As a boy name, it is ranked #5070. Shakir is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shakir?

Shakir is pronounced sh-AK-ihr.

How popular is the name Shakir?

Shakir is currently ranked #54307 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shakir?

Common nicknames for Shakir include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shakie.

Is Shakir a common or rare name?

Shakir is an uncommon name, ranked #54307 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Shy, Shaie, and Shakie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.