Rakaya
Rakaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,471 in the US, popular nicknames include Rak, Ray, and Rakie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Rakaya is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Rakaya often also consider Assetou, Seriya, Samanthanicole .
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Historical Record
Rakaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 16 babies have been named Rakaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,471 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,471
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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About the Name Rakaya
Rakaya is a girl name .
Rakaya is currently ranked #29,471 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakaya include Rak, Ray, Rakie, and Rakaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis