Holding steady.
Popularity of Shakura since 1979
Babies named Shakura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shakura is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. Its usage has never reached the top 1000, but it saw its highest number of births in 1997, its peak year. The name's trajectory has remained stable, suggesting a small but persistent group of parents choose it each year. While its exact origin is uncertain, it is likely connected to the Arabic name Shakira, meaning 'thankful'. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the country. Shakura offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Shakira.
Shakura may be a variant of the Arabic name Shakira, which means 'thankful' or 'grateful'. In some African contexts, it is also given with similar meanings. The name has been used infrequently in the United States since the late 20th century, with a peak in 1997.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shaki
Variants: Shakira
Sibling names for Shakura
Names that share Shakura's style, for a brother or sister.
