Shakur
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Peace, auspicious
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #3832 in 2025 with 29 babies born.
History: Shakur is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'sha' meaning peace, auspicious.
Similar names: sakura, shakir, shakira, shaurya, shaka, shara, shari, shuri
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Shakur? About 1 in 114,776 babies born in 2025 were named Shakur, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Shakur
What does the name Shakur mean?
Shakur means “Peace, auspicious” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Shakur?
Shakur has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Peace, auspicious”.
How popular is Shakur?
Shakur ranked #3757 in 2025 — given to 29 babies that year.
When was Shakur most popular?
Shakur peaked in 1997 with 119 babies registered that year.
Is Shakur a boy or girl name?
Shakur is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shakurs in registered births are male.
Is the name Shakur rising or falling in popularity?
Shakur has fallen 1348 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2409 in 2020 to #3757 in 2025.
How long has Shakur been recorded?
Shakur appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1987 through 2025.