Nakiyah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nakiyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1993.
Over 1,229 babies have been named Nakiyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nakiyah is past its peak , currently ranked #7,381 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,381
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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About the Name Nakiyah
Nakiyah is a girl name .
Nakiyah is currently ranked #7,381 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nakiyah include Nak, Naki, Nakiy, Nakiie, Yah, Yahy, Yahie, Nay, Naie, and Nakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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