Nekia
Pronunciation: [ n-uhk-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nekia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 50 babies have been named Nekia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nekia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,877 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,877
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nekia is also used as a girl name, ranked #47093.
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About the Name Nekia
Nekia is a boy name .
Is Nekia a boy or girl name? Nekia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,877 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,093. Nekia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nekia is currently ranked #27,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nekia include Nek, Ney, Neie, and Nekkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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