Shakira
Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shakira: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 2002.
The name Shakira has Arabic roots, derived from *shakirah* meaning "grateful" or "thankful". It is most famously borne by the Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, whose global hits like "Hips Don't Lie" made the name widely known outside the Arabic-speaking world. While there are no major towns named after her, the name shares its root with the male form Shakir, common in many Muslim-majority countries. In Scotland, Shakira first appeared on the baby name charts in the late 1990s, likely inspired by the singer's rising fame, and remains an uncommon but recognisable choice, often chosen by parents drawn to its melodic sound and positive meaning.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200211 babies
- Latest (2008)
- #5725 babies
- Total births
- 28since 2002
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y