Shakirah
girl nameShakirah entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #2830 in 1992, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#2830
peak (1992)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6566 |
| 1980s | #3886 |
| 1990s | #3710 |
| 2000s | #6872 |
| 2010s | #14709 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Shakirah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakirah alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakirah in 2025?
- Shakirah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakirah most popular?
- Shakirah peaked in 1992, reaching #2830 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakirah with classmates?
- Shakirah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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