Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Thankful, Grateful
Pronunciation: SH AE K IH R
Popularity Rank: #4,554
The name Shakir is of Arabic origin and means Thankful, Grateful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shakir is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, and 70 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH AE K IH R
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Shakir is recorded 12,972 times globally, ranking it as the 4,554th most common name worldwide.
Shakir is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 5,651 occurrences, making it the 579th most popular name in the country.
In Saudi Arabia, the name Shakir is found among 1 in every 512 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #579 | 1 : 512 |
| United Arab Emirates | #442 | 1 : 574 |
| India | #906 | 1 : 1,046 |
| Oman | #880 | 1 : 993 |
| Malaysia | #2,270 | 1 : 3,492 |
| Iraq | #2,946 | 1 : 2,380 |
| Qatar | #669 | 1 : 1,133 |
| Kuwait | #1,198 | 1 : 1,822 |
| United States of America | #8,614 | 1 : 7,324 |
| Bangladesh | #1,984 | 1 : 2,238 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shakir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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