GirlArabic
Sakira
sah-KEER-ah
Popularity
#17188
rising
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
108
Peak Year
#10 in 1987
First Recorded
1987
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Likely a variant of Shakira. Derived from the Arabic name Shakir, meaning 'grateful' or 'thankful'.
Numerology
5
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Shakira
Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer.
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
GratefulThankfulCharmingTalented
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