Find out how popular the first name Shakyrah has been for the last 17 years (from 1993 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shakyrah by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Shakyrah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shakyrah.

The history of the first name Shakyrah

The name Shakyrah is derived from the Arabic word "Shukr" which means "gratitude" or "thankfulness". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East and North Africa regions during the 7th century AD, around the time of the rise of Islam.

Shakyrah is a feminine name that is closely related to the Arabic names Shakira and Shukri, which share the same root word. The name was commonly used by Arab families, particularly those of Muslim faith, as a way to express their gratitude to Allah.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Shakyrah can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in a collection of Arabic poetry. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the 12th century, when it was mentioned in several historical texts and religious manuscripts.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Shakyrah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shakyrah bint al-Haytham, a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in the 10th century in present-day Iraq. She made significant contributions to the fields of optics and physics.

Another noteworthy figure is Shakyrah al-Nizamiyya, a 12th-century female poet and philosopher from Baghdad. Her works were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars today.

In the 13th century, Shakyrah al-Andalusiyya was a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from Andalusia (present-day Spain). She was known for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her efforts to promote women's education.

During the 15th century, Shakyrah al-Qahira was a prominent female calligrapher and artist from Cairo, Egypt. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works were highly sought after and adorned many mosques and palaces of the time.

In more recent times, one of the most famous bearers of the name Shakyrah was Shakyrah Duval, a French-Algerian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her unique fusion of Arabic and French musical styles.

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