Handsome or well-formed
Shakeil is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Shakil. It is derived from the root 'shakala', which translates to 'to be well-shaped' or 'handsome'. While the spelling is more common in Western contexts, it retains its traditional Middle Eastern roots.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Shakeil in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA Hall of Fame center and media personality
American college basketball player
