Rakia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Rakia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Rakia often also consider Sepia, Naki, Shawntrell .
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Rakia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 504 babies have been named Rakia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,159 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,159
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Rakia
Rakia is a girl name .
Rakia is currently ranked #61,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakia include Rak, Ray, Raie, and Rakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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