Shikara
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shikara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 68 babies have been named Shikara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shikara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,157 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,157
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Shikara
Shikara is a girl name .
Shikara is currently ranked #16,157 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shikara include Shi, Shik, Shiky, Shikie, Ara, Aray, Araie, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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