Shaquille
Shaquille is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Handsome, well-proportioned, or attractive.
Origin and history
Shaquille is a masculine name derived from the Arabic name Shaqil, meaning 'handsome' or 'well-formed'. It gained immense popularity in the United States during the 1990s due to the rise of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. While less common today, it remains a recognizable modern classic in American culture.
Popularity in the United States
5,769 babies in the United States have been named Shaquille since 1880. It ranks #1594 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1700.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.1 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- SC (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,814 |
| 2000-2010 | 248 |
| 2010-2019 | 466 |
| 2020-2029 | 227 |
Famous people named Shaquille
- Shaquille O'Neal: Basketball Player, Sports Analyst
- Shaquille Lawson: Football Player
- Shaquille Harrison: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Shaq
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic surge in usage in the 1990s following the rise of NBA hall-of-famer Shaquille O'Neal.
- It originates as an anglicized spelling of the Arabic name Shaqil or Shakil.