Nakia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nakia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 8,730 babies have been named Nakia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nakia is past its peak , currently ranked #7,857 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,857
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Nakia
Nakia is a girl name .
Is Nakia a boy or girl name? Nakia is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,857 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,562. Nakia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nakia is currently ranked #7,857 in popularity for girl 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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