Shukri
Meaninggratitude · Arabic
Shukri is an Arabic boy name meaning “gratitude”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funShukri doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shukri would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationShukri peaked in 1975, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Shukri you'd meet today is about 50 years old.
- HistoryShukri first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Shukri
Shukri is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “gratitude”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Shukri
What does the name Shukri mean?
Shukri means “gratitude” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Irfan (“knowledge, gratitude”), Tebogo (“gratitude”) and Teboho (“gratitude”).
What is the origin of the name Shukri?
Shukri is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Shukri a boy or girl name?
Shukri is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shukri?
Shukri is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #5,464 in 1975, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Shukri?
If you like Shukri, you might also like Irfan, Tebogo and Teboho.
What should I know before naming my baby Shukri?
Shukri is an Arabic boy name meaning “gratitude”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.