Meaning and history
Shaquila is a modern feminine name probably influenced by Shaquille and names ending in -a. Shaquille is generally connected with Arabic Shakil or Shakīl, interpreted as “handsome” or “well formed,” but the exact development of the modern English spelling is not fully documented. Shaquila should therefore not be given an elaborate independent ancient meaning. A notable bearer is American basketball player Shaquila Nunn. The name is especially associated with contemporary African American naming patterns.