Shakilah
shah-KEE-lah
Shakilah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Shakilah is an Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "shapely". It evokes a sense of grace and loveliness.”, and peaked in popularity in 1992.
What Shakilah Means
“Shakilah is an Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "shapely". It evokes a sense of grace and loveliness.”
The Story of Shakilah
Picture a name that whispers of grace, a sound that has echoed in cultures appreciating subtle charm.
Shakilah is an Arabic name, meaning 'beautiful' or 'shapely,' evoking a sense of natural elegance and pleasing form. It has roots in a tradition that values aesthetic harmony and refined qualities.
This name is for your daughter whose presence will feel like a gentle breeze. You will see her move through life with an innate grace, her kindness shaping every interaction.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 1992
Total Births
30
First Recorded
1990
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