Shaakira
girl nameShaakira entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4497 in 1991, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#4497
peak (1991)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9284 |
| 1980s | #6885 |
| 1990s | #7987 |
| 2000s | #15031 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shaakira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shaakira alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shaakira in 2025?
- Shaakira is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shaakira most popular?
- Shaakira peaked in 1991, reaching #4497 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shaakira with classmates?
- Shaakira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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