Thankful or grateful
Shakeera 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, being 'shakir' (thankful) is considered a significant virtue.
Less common today
Shakeera isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,797 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning Colombian singer and songwriter
