Shakura
girl nameShakura entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #4819 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#4819
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9010 |
| 1980s | #9813 |
| 1990s | #7725 |
| 2000s | #11435 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shakura are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shakura alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shakura in 2025?
- Shakura is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shakura most popular?
- Shakura peaked in 1997, reaching #4819 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shakura with classmates?
- Shakura will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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