Thankful or grateful
Shakiem is a modern variant of the Arabic name Shakir. It carries the connotation of one who is appreciative or gives thanks to God. While rare in the United States, it follows the phonetic patterns of popular African-American naming traditions.
Less common today
Shakiem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,437 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and dancer
