Grateful or thankful
Shakiara is a modern elaboration of the Arabic name Shakira, which is derived from the root 'shakara' meaning to thank. The addition of the 'ia' syllable follows a common American naming trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic feminine variants. It conveys a sense of gratitude and appreciation.
Less common today
Shakiara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,004 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
