Shakir

Shakir - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Shakir at a glance

Shakir is ranked #4157 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 1993 at #1438 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.

Rank in 2021
#4157
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
1993 (#1438)
First appeared
1975
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
1.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Shakir appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #1896. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shakir and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shakir? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shakir. The baby boy name Shakir was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #4157 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shakir peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 1438.



Famous with this name

Mustafa Shakir
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How would you rate Shakir, 1-5?

Rating: 1.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Shakir is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shakir is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #2,021 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,021.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shakir is where you live.


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Shakir origin and meaning

Shakir is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Shakir, pop culture references for the name Shakir and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shakir

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shakir, sorted by popularity.

Sawyer / Shaurya / Sire / Sarah / Sir / Shakur / Syaire / Shigeru / Surya / Sagar /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20214157
20204081
20103733
20094396
20083036
20074356
20064218
20054111
20043315
20032814
20012619
20003799
19992489
19982457
19973052
19962612
19951969
19941538
19931438
19921853
19913470
19892311
19872017
19862396
19841676
19822546
19812475
19802443
19791463
19751896

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New York2021

Even more about Shakir


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shakir a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shakir?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1993
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Shakir
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1975
2021 births +5

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