Shakeira Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsha-KAY-rah / ʃəˈkeɪrəAmerican; African
Meaning
American: unknown; African: possibly derived from 'Shakira', meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shakeira is a modern name that appears to have emerged in the United States. It may be influenced by similar names like Shakira, which has roots in Arabic and means 'thankful'. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of existing names, particularly in African American communities. As a relatively contemporary name, it does not have a long historical background.
Trend Summary
Shakeira is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shakeira was first seen in the United States in 1983. Shakeira has ranked as high as #1205 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shakeira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shakeira (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |