Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakina since 1973
Babies named Shakina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 157 |
| 1980s | 309 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakina is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during an era when names like Shakira and other melodic coinages were gaining attention. Its peak year came in 1982, when it was given to a small number of girls, but it has since remained at very low levels of use. Based on data from 2025, the name shows a stable trajectory with no significant rise or fall, though it has never been common enough to generate a rank. The name's origins are uncertain; it likely emerged as a variant of Shakira, a name popularized by the Colombian singer, or as a creative formation using the fashionable suffix '-ina'. Shakina carries a soft, exotic sound and may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with a rhythmic quality. Despite its rarity, it has consistent, if minimal, usage and has not experienced a revival.
Shakina is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s. It may be a variant of Shakira, derived from the Arabic 'shakir' meaning 'grateful', or a coined name using the fashionable '-ina' suffix. Its exact origin is unclear, and it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaki, Kina
Sibling names for Shakina
Names that share Shakina's style, for a brother or sister.
