Male names most popular from last year - page 976.
Shakib
Arabic-derived name meaning "the one who connects" or "ties".
Shakiel
Arabic-origin name meaning "intelligent" or "wise," associated with knowledge, luck, and prosperity in various cultures worldwide.
Shakiem
African origin name derived from the Swahili word 'shike', meaning 'wise'.
Shakil
Arabic-derived name meaning "intelligent" or "wise," popularized by historical figures like Shakil al-Jabbar and literary characters such as Mohsin Hamid's "The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
Shakim
African-origin given name derived from Swahili "shukran," meaning "thank you," signifying gratitude or appreciation.
Shaking
Unique African name of Yoruba origin, derived from Shakiru, meaning "he who brings happiness," reflecting the belief that children born on Tuesday bring joy into families' lives, and associated with Orisha Shango, god of thunder, lightning, dance, music, and drums.
Shakobe
African name of Swahili origin, signifying 'moon' and symbolizing beauty, radiance, and change.
Shakor
Arabic-origin name meaning 'grateful', popular among Muslims and historically associated with notable scholars.
Shakti
Sanskrit name derived from the Hindu goddess of power and energy, meaning 'strength' or 'energy', symbolizing creation and destruction.
Shakuan
Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the power of God" and embodying the creative force of Asé.
Shakwan
Indian unisex name derived from the Sanskrit word "Shakuntala," meaning "she who has beautiful hair.
Shakwon
Unique African American given name derived from Swahili word "shakwa", meaning desire or longing for something better. It reflects African American pride and empowerment, popularized during the 1970s-80s as part of the Black Power movement encouraging reconnection with African roots.
Shakye
Captivating unisex African Yoruba name meaning "the one who brings joy" or "happy child".
Shalako
Rare Navajo name meaning 'one who comes walking around', derived from the legendary Hero Twin Sháálak'óhí.
Shalamar
Rare Hebrew name derived from "shalom aleichem," meaning "peace be upon you.
Shalan
Uncommon Arabic given name derived from 'shall,' meaning 'to ask' or 'to request.' It has Islamic roots and positive connotations due to its bearers in early Muslim history, including a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
Shale
Unique American given name derived from the English word for sedimentary rock, with meanings associated with strength, stability, and adaptability. It gained popularity in late 20th-century America likely due to interest in geology and nature-inspired names.
Shaleek
Captivating African name of Swahili origin meaning 'peaceful'.
Shalen
Hebrew name derived from "shalhevet," meaning "flame" or "ember," symbolizing passion, intensity, and eternal light.
Shalev
Hebrew masculine given name that means 'peaceful' or 'tranquil', originating from the root word 'shalav', meaning 'calm' or 'quiet'.
Shaliek
African-American name derived from the Swahili word 'shalia', meaning calm or tranquil, reflecting inner peace and composure. Originally used for females in East Africa, it's now commonly used for males in the United States.
Shalik
Hebrew name meaning 'messenger,' historically used for prophets in Jewish tradition.
Shalim
Unique male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'peace', associated with tranquility and harmony.
Shalimar
Unisex name of Persian origin, meaning "abode of peace" or "temple of peace". It gained popularity in the West after the introduction of Shalimar perfume by Maison Schiaparelli in 1923.
Shalin
Indian name meaning "graceful/elegant", derived from Sanskrit word "Shalini".
Shallah
Uncommon, Arabic-origin girl's name meaning 'request' or 'prayer', associated with Islamic tradition and believed to bring compassion and empathy.
Shalon
Rare Hebrew unisex name derived from "shalom," meaning peace or tranquility, carried by notable figures like Shalom Aleichem and Shalom Carmi.
Sham
Arabic male given name derived from 'Shama', meaning 'torch' or 'burning flame', symbolizing light, guidance, and warmth.
Shamaar
Unique Hebrew name meaning 'guardian' or 'protector', reflecting strength and resilience.
Shamaine
Feminine given name with Irish and Basque origins. It may derive from the Irish surname O'Sullivan, meaning 'hawk' or 'falcon' and 'bright, fair, handsome'. Alternatively, it could be connected to the Basque name Xamina, meaning 'cherry'. The name gained popularity through figures like Filipino actress Shamaine Buencamino and Dutch-Indonesian model Shamaine Korporaal. Though rare, Shamaine is often associated with individuals who stand out due to their unique character or achievements.
Shamair
Uncommon Arabic name derived from 'shami', meaning 'Syrian'.
Shamal
Arabic boys' and girls' name derived from 'shamål', meaning 'northern wind'.
Shaman
The name Shaman originates from Native American Yupik culture, where it denotes a spiritual leader or healer possessing extraordinary powers. It signifies strength, wisdom, and connection to nature.
Shamarcus
Unique American name of African origin, derived from Shamari, which honors the Yoruba god of thunder and lightning, Shango.
Shamare
Captivating, unisex name of African origin, translating from Yoruba as "my heart is mine," signifying inner strength and independence.
Shamaree
African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'my heart is at peace'.
Shamarie
Unique American girl's name with unknown origins and meaning, believed to have been created in the late 20th century. It first appeared in the U.S. top 1000 baby names in 2007 and reached its peak popularity in 2014.
Shamario
Captivating West African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "brave warrior who will be respected.
Shamarion
Unique Swahili name meaning 'calm sea', symbolizing tranquility and wisdom.
Shamarr
Distinctive African-origin name derived from Swahili, meaning 'king of peace' or 'leader of peace'.