Shaquille Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaquille is an Arabic name meaning 'handsome' or 'well-formed'. It evolved from the Arabic 'Shakil' and gained significant popularity in the late 20th century due to famous personalities like Shaquille O'Neal. It is associated with traits of athleticism and charm, with no biblical relevance.
The name Shaquille is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shaquille has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shaquille' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 574th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3018th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2723rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3952nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Shaquille' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaquille"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈkiːl/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Shaquille is derived from the Arabic word 'شَكِيل' (Shakil), which means 'handsome' or 'well-formed'.
Meaning
handsome, well-formed
Language Evolution
Shakil (Arabic), Shaquille (French adaptation)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, largely due to the fame of basketball player Shaquille O'Neal.
Variants & Derivatives
Shaq, Shaquill, Shakil
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Shaquille is often associated with athleticism and charisma, largely due to its association with Shaquille O'Neal.
Famous People
Shaquille O'Neal, Shaquille Wright, Shaquille Harrison
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaquille"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shaquille"
"Shaquille" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 574th of 16616 | 4,627 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3018th of 24088 | 546 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2723rd of 23106 | 553 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3952nd of 27321 | 387 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaquille" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.95% 551st/3685 |
9.05% 405th/4475 |
9.03% 469th/5194 |
15.26% 964th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.90% 2378th/4582 |
35.34% 1825th/5164 |
36.41% 2663rd/7313 |
62.03% 4629th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.23% 2041st/3984 |
59.86% 2686th/4487 |
39.93% 2724th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Shaquille" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
79.76% 2939th/3685 |
71.37% 3194th/4475 |
40.32% 2094th/5194 |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaquille"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaquille" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.