Shakur

Pronunciation: [ sh-AHK-er ]

Girl Name #12,129 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shakur is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-AHK-er.

Parents who love the name Shakur often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #12,129
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Sha Shy Shaie Shakie

Also a Boy Name

Shakur is also used as a boy name, ranked #2372.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakur

Is Shakur a boy or girl name?

Shakur is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12129. As a boy name, it is ranked #2372. Shakur is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Shakur?

Shakur is pronounced sh-AHK-er.

How popular is the name Shakur?

Shakur is currently ranked #12129 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shakur?

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

Is Shakur a common or rare name?

Shakur is an uncommon name, ranked #12129 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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