Shakira - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Shakira \sh(a)-ki-ra\ is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "grateful".

Shakira has 1 variant form: Zshakira.

For more information, see also the related name Sha-.

A baby name that sounds like Shakira is Shakeera.

Shakira is a common female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Shakira. Click here to compare Shakira with related baby names.