Handsome or well-formed
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-k-l', the name signifies someone who is physically attractive, well-proportioned, or of good character. It is a popular name within the Muslim world, often chosen for its positive aesthetic and moral connotations.
Less common today
Shakeel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,874 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
NBA legend and media personality
American college basketball player
Renowned Indian Urdu poet and lyricist