Origin, Meaning, And History Of Shakira
Shakira is the female version of the name Shakir, which means ‘thankful’ in Arabic. The name is derived from Shakara, an ancient Arabic verb meaning ‘to thank.’ Shakir is used both as a first and last name and is derived from Ash-Shakur, one of the names of God in Islam.
The popularity of the name Shakira grew globally in the early 2000s due to the success of Colombian singer and composer Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll. She is well-known for her musical versatility and has been hailed as the ‘Queen of Latin Music.’ At age 13, she recorded her first album with Sony Music Colombia. She gained popularity in Hispanic countries with her albums Pies Descalzos and Dónde Están los Ladrones. With her sixth album, Laundry Service, she ventured into the English-language music industry and sold over 13 million copies globally. Her hits ‘Whenever, Wherever’ and ‘Underneath Your Clothing’ made her a prominent crossover performer.
The name can also be spelled as Shakirah, Shakeera, or Sakira. Between 1880 and 2018, the name appeared 8,141 times in the SSA public database, with the most reported uses in 2002 when 512 infants were given this name. In 1970, twelve newborns were named Shakira for the first time. In the state of Mississippi, a girl named Shakira rose in popularity in the year 2002.
There is a short film titledShakiradirected by Noémie Merlant which was released in 2019. Shakira as a character also appears inThe Warlordseries of comics published by DC Comics. Travis Morgan is the superhero Warlord who fights for the freedom of the people of Skartaris. In this mission, he is supported by Shakira amongst others. The comics series was created by writer-artist Mike Grell and debuted in 1975. One of the stars of theBig Cat Diarydocumentary series on BBC is a cheetah named Shakira.
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Famous People With The Name Shakira
- Shakira BarreraAmerican dancer and actress, best-known for her role in the Netflix series GLOW.
- Shakira Ja’nai PayeAmerican actress, well-known for her role in the Comedy Central original sketch series that she created with her comedy troupe along with Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello.
- Shakira AustinAmerican basketball player, player for the Washington Mystics of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)
- Shakira CaineGuyanese former actress and fashion model, acted in films like Son of Dracula and The Man Who Would Be King
Shakira On The Popularity Chart
The name was popular in the early 2000s, due to the pop star Shakira but in recent years it has lost its charm. Take a look at the graphs below to understand this better.
Popularity Over Time
Shakira peaked in popularity during 2002, when 512 babies per million were registered under this name. Since then, the popularity of this name has been declining.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name managed to stay among the top 1000 names during the late 90s, but in the 21st century it has decreased in rank every year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Shakira?
The name Shakira means one who is grateful.
2. What is the origin of the name Shakira?
Shakira has an Arabic origin.
