Little; handsome
Shaquille is an Americanized variation of the Arabic name Shakil. It gained significant popularity in the early 1990s due to the rise of basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, though it has since become a rare choice for newborns.
Less common today
Shaquille isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #181 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Four-time NBA champion and media personality
NFL linebacker formerly known as Darius Leonard
Professional NFL linebacker
