NAME PROFILE
Shakim
The Samoan and Polynesian form of the name David, meaning 'beloved'; it describes a person who is deeply cherished and possesses a natural, rhythmic grace that fosters unity and warmth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 430 |
| Gender | Male (43% / 57%) |
| Peak year | 1995 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1976 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
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