Shakira

Meaning of Shakira

It means "grateful" or "thankful."

Shakira has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Shakira

After ranking as high as #536 in 2002, Shakira has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Shakira

• Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
  Colombian singer and songwriter
• Shakira Baksh
  British businesswoman and model
• Shakira Caine
  Guyanese model and actress
• Shakira Martin
  British disability rights activist
• Shakira Akabusi
  British personal trainer

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Questions about the name Shakira

What does the name Shakira mean?

Shakira means it means "grateful" or "thankful.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Shakira a boy's or a girl's name?

Shakira is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Shakira?

Shakira did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Shakira most popular?

Shakira peaked at #536 in 2002.