Shakeena is of African origin, specifically from the Swahili language, meaning "two". It is often associated with the name Shakira, which has gained popularity due to the famous singer by that name. In some cultures, Shakeena may also be interpreted as a variation of the Arabic name Shakina, which means "peaceful" or "calm". The name Shakeena first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century and has since gained some popularity, particularly among African American communities. It is often spelled in various ways, including Shakeyna, Shakena, and Shakeina, reflecting its oral origins and flexible spelling.
The name Shakeena experienced notable popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, with peaks of 21 births in 1978 and 35 births in both 1983 and 1988. However, its usage declined significantly thereafter, dropping below 10 births per year from 1994 onwards, with only a brief uptick in 2001. Overall, there were a total of 508 babies named Shakeena between 1973 and 2006.