Shakur
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHK-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shakur first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 9 babies have been named Shakur in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shakur is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,129 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,129
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Shakur
Shakur is a girl name .
Is Shakur a boy or girl name? Shakur is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,129 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,372. Shakur is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shakur is currently ranked #12,129 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shakur 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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