Grateful or thankful
Chakira is a variant of the Arabic name Shakira. It is derived from the root 'shakara', which means to thank or to be grateful. In Islamic tradition, it reflects a virtue of showing appreciation to God.
Less common today
Chakira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,918 in 1992.
Global pop star known as the Queen of Latin Music
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
