Derekia
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Derekia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 6 babies have been named Derekia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Derekia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,799 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,799
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"the land of the Indus River"
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Sanskrit origin
"one anointed with kohl/antimony"
#31,711 in US
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#31,758 in US
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"summer; from Therasia island"
#31,948 in US
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About the Name Derekia
Derekia is a girl name .
Derekia is currently ranked #31,799 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Derekia include Der, Dere, Derey, Dereie, Kia, Kiay, Kiaie, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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