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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shukuru — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shukrona|Shulamis
JapaneseBoy→ Stable

Shukuru

shoo-KOO-roo · 3 syllables

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#12098
→ Stable
#12098
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#10679 in 2022
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #12098 · Falling since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Japanese boy names
Shukuru

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12098

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
20
Higher than 20% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
JapaneseMeaningfulVirtue Name3-syllableRareModernGratitudeGender-leaning Male
Character
gratitude and thankshumble appreciationspiritual devotiongracious heartrespectful nature
STRONG
High confidence

Shukuru is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12098 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12098 · very rare
Shukuru at a Glance
Meaning:From Japanese 'shukuru' meaning 'to be grateful' or 'thankfulness', expressing appreciation and gratitude
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#10679 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shukuru · Overview
Summary

Shukuru is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12098 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Shukuru carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shukuru.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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