Beautiful, grateful, or well-formed
Shakia is a modern name likely derived from the Arabic root 'shakara', meaning 'to thank' or 'grateful'. It is also frequently associated with the name Shakira, which shares the same etymological origin. In some contexts, it is interpreted as meaning 'beautiful' or 'well-formed'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shakia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
