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UK boy's name

Shakiel

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "worthy of praise".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shakiel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shakiel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 6 births.

This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1997 to 2015. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Shakiel. 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 2016 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shakiel ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 6 boys were registered as Shakiel.
  • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shakiel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4747

2015

Births in 2015

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

6 births

Estimated living

43

2026

Meaning

What does Shakiel mean?

The name Shakiel is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "shukr," which means "gratitude" or "thankfulness." It is a variation of the more common Arabic name Shakir, which carries a similar meaning.

The earliest recorded use of the name Shakiel can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. It was a popular name among the early Muslim communities, as it reflected the Islamic values of being grateful to Allah and expressing gratitude for one's blessings.

While the name Shakiel does not appear in the Quran or other major Islamic texts, it has been used throughout history by various Islamic scholars, poets, and historical figures. One notable bearer of the name was Shakiel al-Baghdadi, an influential Islamic philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 11th century.

Another prominent figure with the name Shakiel was Shakiel Hamdani, a celebrated Sufi poet and mystic from the 13th century who hailed from modern-day Afghanistan. His spiritual poems and writings had a profound impact on the Sufi tradition in the region.

In the 15th century, Shakiel al-Maliki was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Morocco. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the development of the Maliki school of Islamic law.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Shakiel Bey was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries, including France and Italy.

Another notable figure with the name Shakiel was Shakiel Nuri, an Iraqi poet and writer who lived in the early 20th century. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely celebrated in the Arab literary world.

The name Shakiel has maintained its popularity among Arabic-speaking communities throughout history, and it continues to be used today as a symbol of gratitude and appreciation for the blessings bestowed by God.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shakiel over time

The chart below shows babies named Shakiel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shakiel, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shakiel
02356199720062015

Decades

Shakiel by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shakiel 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
2010s #4747 3 1
2000s #3109 33 8
1990s #2619 7 2

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FAQ

Shakiel: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shakiel in the UK right now?

In 2015, Shakiel was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shakiel most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 6 babies registered as Shakiel in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shakiel?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "worthy of praise".

How many people are called Shakiel in the UK?

A total of 43 babies have been registered as Shakiel across the 11 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.