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Nakiya Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationnah-KEE-yah / nɑːˈkiːjə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'the one who is pure'; Swahili: 'to be loved'

Historical & Cultural Background

Nakiya has roots in both Arabic and Swahili cultures. In Arabic-speaking regions, names with similar roots often convey purity and virtue. In Swahili-speaking areas, names that express affection and love are common. The name has gained some popularity in various communities, particularly among those who appreciate its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Nakiya has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nakia
  • Naki

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nakiya was first seen in the United States in 1974. Nakiya has ranked as high as #1152 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Illinois, Georgia, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Nakiya has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nakiya (2010)

StateBirthsShare
AL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19745
197511
19767
197717
197819
197915
198017
198112
198218
198312
198414
198516
19866
19877
19887
198920
199014
199118
199236
199323
199430
199522
199624
199739
199849
199968
200091
2001147
2002108
200374
200499
200585
2006100
200778
200872
200957
201053
201142
201237
201332
201419
201525
201615
201717
201812
201912
202013
20219
202210
202327
202422