Will my child share the name Shakil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Shakil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shakil in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shakil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shakil is declining: down 700 places since 2015, to #4,608 in 2020. It peaked at #809 in 1997.

Is Shakil a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shakil is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shakil a popular baby name in the United States?

Shakil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shakil is a distinctive choice, ranked #4608 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Shakil in their class.

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UK Rank 2020

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About the Name Shakil

Shakil has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1130 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #809 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Shakil is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shakil in their class.