Declining since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Shukrona since 2017
Babies named Shukrona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Shukrona is a distinctive and evocative feminine name with roots in Persian and Central Asian cultures, deriving from the word 'shukr' meaning gratitude or thankfulness. The name conveys a sense of appreciation and grace. In the United States, Shukrona is exceptionally rare. First recorded in 2017, it peaked in popularity in 2018. Since 2022, its usage has been declining. As of the latest year, it is given to approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborns. The name has not been recorded in any top state rankings, indicating it remains highly uncommon across the country. Its rarity makes it a unique choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a melodic sound.
Shukrona derives from the Arabic/Persian root 'shukr' (gratitude, thanks), via the feminine suffix '-ona'. It is widely used in Tajik and Uzbek cultures, where it carries the meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'. The name is relatively modern in recorded use, appearing in U.S. data only since 2017, likely reflecting diaspora communities from Central Asia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shukri, Rona, Shura
Variants: Shukronai, Shukrona
Sibling names for Shukrona
Names that share Shukrona's style, for a brother or sister.
