Holding steady.
Popularity of Shikira since 1978
Babies named Shikira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shikira is a modern respelling of Shakira, a name brought into the spotlight by the Colombian singer Shakira. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1978, and it saw its peak usage in 1990, though it never entered the top 1,000. The spelling variant with an 'i' reflects a common pattern of phonetic adaptation. Despite the singer's worldwide fame, Shikira has remained rare, with no top state concentrations. Its trajectory has been stable at very low usage. This name offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the sound of Shakira but looking for a less common spelling.
Shikira is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of the name Shakira, which gained attention due to the Colombian singer Shakira (born 1977). The spelling with an 'i' reflects a phonetic variation. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the late 1970s, peaking in the early 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shiki, Kira
Sibling names for Shikira
Names that share Shikira's style, for a brother or sister.
