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UK girl's name

Shukri

One who expresses appreciation or gratitude.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shukri is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shukri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 13 births.

This profile covers 99 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 98 living people in the UK are called Shukri. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shukri ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2001, when 13 girls were registered as Shukri.
  • About 98 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shukri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2001

13 births

Estimated living

98

2026

Meaning

What does Shukri mean?

The name Shukri has its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "shukr," which means "gratitude" or "thankfulness." The name is believed to have originated in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shukri can be found in Islamic literature, particularly in the writings of renowned scholars and poets. The name was often used to express gratitude and appreciation for the blessings bestowed by Allah.

Historically, the name Shukri has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including religion, literature, and scholarship. One notable figure was Shukri al-Quwatli, a Syrian politician who served as the President of Syria from 1955 to 1958. He was born in 1891 and played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from French rule.

Another prominent individual with the name Shukri was Shukri Ghanem, a Libyan politician and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Libya from 2003 to 2006. Ghanem was born in 1942 and was known for his efforts to reform Libya's economy and foster international cooperation.

In the realm of literature, Shukri al-Nabulsi was a renowned 17th-century Sufi poet and scholar from Damascus. His works, including his famous collection of poetry titled "Diwan," have been widely studied and appreciated for their spiritual depth and literary eloquence.

Shukri Mustafa, an Egyptian novelist and short story writer, was born in 1944 and gained recognition for his works that explored the complexities of modern Egyptian society. His novel "Al-Khartum" was particularly acclaimed and widely translated.

Lastly, Shukri Ghanem, a Libyan politician and economist who served as the Prime Minister of Libya from 2003 to 2006, was born in 1942. He was known for his efforts to reform Libya's economy and foster international cooperation during his tenure.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shukri over time

The chart below shows babies named Shukri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shukri, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shukri
0371013199620092023

Decades

Shukri by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shukri 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
2020s #5687 3 1
2010s #4687 30 7
2000s #3091 60 9
1990s #2350 6 1

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FAQ

Shukri: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Shukri was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shukri most popular?

The peak year on record was 2001, with 13 babies registered as Shukri in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shukri?

One who expresses appreciation or gratitude.

How many people are called Shukri in the UK?

A total of 99 babies have been registered as Shukri across the 18 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.