Pronunciation: [ n-uhk-EE-uh ]
Nekia is a girl name of African-American origin meaning "Modern African-American invented name; possibly a variant of Anika or Nika, related to grace or victory." Ranked #47,093 in the US, popular nicknames include Nika, Kia, and Neka.
A distinctive 3-syllable girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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"Modern African-American invented name; possibly a variant of Anika or Nika, related to grace or victory"
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Nekia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 811 babies have been named Nekia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nekia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,093 for girl names in the US .
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Nekia is also used as a boy name, ranked #27877.
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Nekia is a girl name with African-American origins . The name means "Modern African-American invented name; possibly a variant of Anika or Nika, related to grace or victory" in African-American .
Is Nekia a boy or girl name? Nekia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,093 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,877. Nekia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nekia is currently ranked #47,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Nekia has 3 syllables and is pronounced n-uhk-EE-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Nekia include Nika, Kia, and Neka. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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