Shakir
Shakir is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Thankful, grateful, or appreciative.
Origin and history
Shakir is a masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning thankful or grateful. It has been used moderately in the United States over recent decades, particularly within Muslim and African American communities. The name carries a positive, appreciative etymological tradition.
Popularity in the United States
1,217 babies in the United States have been named Shakir since 1880. It ranks #3481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- NY (41.9 %)
- NJ (32.2 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- CA (8 %)
- GA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 180 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 279 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Shakir
- Shakir Stewart: Music Executive
Fun facts
- In Arabic traditions, Shakir is derived from the tri-consonantal root ลก-k-r, which relates to expressing gratitude.
- The feminine variation of the same linguistic root is widely recognized globally as Shakira.