How Many People Are Named Shakirah?
Complete statistics for the name Shakirah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shakirah, a very rare female name, is held by just 792 people in the US today, making up 1 in 416,487 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 42 births, and now it's seen as a declining but still stylish choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 808 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shakirah Through the Generations
Shakirah has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1992, when 42 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, there are around 792 people named Shakirah living in the United States, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, none of those named Shakirah are over 60, suggesting the name is favored by younger parents and has a modern edge despite its classic roots.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shakirah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shakirah
How Many People Have the Name Shakirah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 792 people in the United States currently share the name Shakirah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 416,487 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shakirah a Common or Rare Name?
Shakirah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shakirah Mean?
Shakirah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shakirah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shakirah Most Popular?
The name Shakirah reached peak popularity in 1992, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shakirah?
Approximately 792 people named Shakirah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 808. That works out to roughly 1 in 416,487 Americans.
Is Shakirah a rare name?
Shakirah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 416,487 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shakirah mean?
Shakirah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shakirah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shakirah are male and 100% are female.
When was Shakirah most popular?
Shakirah peaked in 1992 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.