Shakeria, of African origin, is derived from the Arabic 'Shakir', meaning 'grateful'. It gained popularity as an independent given name during the latter half of the 20th century. Pronounced sha-KEER-ee-uh, it offers a unique blend of charm and character, often associated with those who bear it.
The name Shakeria experienced a significant increase in popularity during the late 1980s to mid-1990s, with a peak of 75 births in 1995. However, it declined sharply afterwards, dropping to just 6 births in 2010 and 5 births each in 2011 and 2012. Overall, there were 999 babies named Shakeria between 1978 and 2012.