Holding steady.
Popularity of Chakira since 1977
Babies named Chakira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chakira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977, closely following the rise of the similar name Shakira. While it has never cracked the top 1000, its peak year was 1997, aligning with the global popularity of singer Shakira. The name has remained stable with infrequent use ever since, rarely given to more than a handful of babies each year. Though its top states are not recorded due to low numbers, Chakira represents a phonetic spelling variation that parents may choose for distinctiveness.
Chakira is likely a spelling variant of Shakira, derived from the Arabic root sh-k-r, meaning 'to thank' or 'to be grateful'. The name gained visibility through the Colombian singer Shakira (born 1977), though the Ç spelling is less common. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw modest use in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Kira
Sibling names for Chakira
Names that share Chakira's style, for a brother or sister.
