Shakira
Shakira is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Thankful, grateful, or appreciative.
Origin and history
Shakira is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. It gained prominent global recognition in the late 1990s and 2000s, primarily inspired by the internationally famous Colombian singer. In the United States, it enjoyed a surge in usage during the peak of her popularity and remains a recognizable choice today.
Popularity in the United States
8,276 babies in the United States have been named Shakira since 1880. It ranks #1836 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1997.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.6 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NJ (8.6 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
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 | 682 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,469 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,797 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,675 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 104 |
Famous people named Shakira
- Shakira Ripoll: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Arabic verb 'shakara', which means to thank or praise.
- U.S. baby name charts saw a notable rise in babies named Shakira following the global breakthrough of Latin pop star Shakira.