Shakirah is a beautiful name for a baby girl with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as shuh-KEE-ruh (/ʃəˈkiːrə/). The name Shakirah has variations, one of which is Shakira. In terms of popularity, according to data from Pennsylvania, the name had 6 occurrences in 1996 and ranked at 1011th place. Over the years, it has shown varying levels of popularity, with peaks in 1994 (9 occurrences, rank 774) and 1993 (12 occurrences, rank 647). This unique name carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.