Nakia
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nakia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 2,006 babies have been named Nakia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nakia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,562 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,562
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nakia is also used as a girl name, ranked #7857.
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Greek origin
"universe, world"
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Old English origin
"dweller near the holly trees"
#11,401 in US
Turkic origin
"ruler, chief"
#11,460 in US
Sanskrit origin
"of the divine realm"
#11,661 in US
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#11,478 in US
Old English origin
"Royal meadow; kings clearing"
#11,371 in US
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About the Name Nakia
Nakia is a boy name .
Is Nakia a boy or girl name? Nakia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,562 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,857. Nakia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nakia is currently ranked #11,562 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nakia include Nak, Nay, Naie, and Nakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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