UK girl's name
Shakera
A feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shakera is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shakera popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 8 births.
This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Shakera. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shakera ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 8 girls were registered as Shakera.
- • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shakera as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
8 births
Estimated living
42
2026
Meaning
What does Shakera mean?
The name Shakera has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "shakara," which means "to be thankful" or "to express gratitude." The name is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shakera can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts. It is said that the name was bestowed upon individuals who embodied a spirit of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings bestowed upon them by the divine.
Throughout history, the name Shakera has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Shakera bint Al-Qasim, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD in present-day Iraq. She was celebrated for her contributions to Arabic literature and her profound understanding of Islamic teachings.
Another notable figure bearing the name Shakera was Shakera al-Durri, a powerful and influential woman who lived in the 11th century AD. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the Fatimid Caliphate, wielding considerable influence and authority during her lifetime.
In the 13th century AD, Shakera bint Ahmad al-Sufi, a prominent astronomer and mathematician, made substantial contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Her work on the observation and cataloging of stars and celestial bodies was highly regarded and influential in the scientific community of her time.
The name Shakera also found its way into the realm of art and literature. Shakera bint Ali al-Andalusi, a 14th century Andalusian poet, was renowned for her beautiful and evocative verses that captured the essence of love, nature, and the human experience.
In more recent times, the name Shakera gained popularity in various parts of the world, transcending its Arabic roots. One notable figure was Shakera Selman, a 20th century activist and advocate for women's rights and social justice in the Middle East.
While the name Shakera has maintained its presence throughout history, it has also evolved and taken on various spellings and variations across different cultures and regions. However, its essence and meaning as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation have remained constant, a testament to the enduring legacy of this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shakera over time
The chart below shows babies named Shakera registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shakera, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shakera by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shakera was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3987 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2948 | 19 | 4 |
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FAQ
Shakera: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shakera in the UK right now?
In 2009, Shakera was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shakera most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 8 babies registered as Shakera in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shakera?
A feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "thankful" or "grateful".
How many people are called Shakera in the UK?
A total of 42 babies have been registered as Shakera across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.