Shakina, of Arabic origin, translates to 'the young woman who watches over'. It is composed of two elements: 'sha' meaning 'to watch' and '-kina', a feminine suffix. This name was popularized through the character Shakina in the novel 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman' by Ernest J. Gaines.
"The name Shakina experienced significant popularity between the late 1970s and early 1990s, with a peak of 48 births in 1982. However, its usage has steadily declined since then, with an average of around 7 births per year from 1995 onwards."