What is the origin of the name Shakira?

Shakira is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Shakira?

Shakira is currently ranked #7181 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Shakira?

Shakira is pronounced shah-KEER-ah.

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GirlArabic

Shakira

shah-KEER-ah

Popularity

#7181

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

8,263

Peak Year

#512 in 2002

First Recorded

1970

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Arabic origin, meaning "grateful" or "thankful".

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Sha Kira

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Shakira
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.

Nicknames

Sha Kira

Similar Names

Samira Nadia Aaliyah Yasmin

Personality Traits

gratefulartisticenergeticconfidentcreative

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