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The baby name Shakyra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shə-KEE-rə (shuh-KEE-ruh); IPA: /ʃəˈkiːrə/.

Shakyra is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: shə-KEE-rə (shuh-KEE-ruh); IPA: /ʃəˈkiːrə/

What is the meaning of the name Shakyra ?

The baby name Shakyra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shə-KEE-rə (shuh-KEE-ruh); IPA: /ʃəˈkiːrə/.

Shakyra is Arabic in Origin.

Shakyra is a modern English variant of the Arabic feminine name Shakira (شاكِرة, shākira), the active-participle form of the root sh-k-r “to thank.” It carries the meaning “thankful,” “grateful,” or “one who shows appreciation.” The spelling with y substitutes for the long i sound while giving the name a distinctive, contemporary look; it remains closely tied to the masculine Shakir and the broader Arabic virtue-name tradition.

Beyond the Arabic-speaking world, the name gained international visibility through the Colombian singer Shakira, prompting diverse spellings in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Documented variants include Shakira, Shakirah, Shaakira, Shakera, and less commonly Shikira, with related masculine forms Shakir and Shukri. Shakyra is rare but recognizable in English-speaking countries, appealing for its cross-cultural resonance and uplifting meaning. Nicknames may include Kira, Kyra, or Shak.

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Shakyra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #821 6 15,093
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
United States Girls 2018 #921 5 9,057
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Shakyra is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
BR
CL
CN
CO

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People also ask about Shakyra

Shakyra is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Shakyra is a 3 syllable name, pronounced shə-KEE-rə (shuh-KEE-ruh); IPA: /ʃəˈkiːrə/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shakira, Shakyrah, Shaakira, Shakera, Shaquira and Shakiera.
Across languages, Shakyra has these equivalents: Shakir (male Arabic form), Shakira (more common spelling).
Somewhat — Shakyra ranked #921 in United States in 2018, placing it just outside the most common names.
Shakyra's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #936 in 2008 to #921 in 2018 in United States.