Rakiya
Pronunciation: [ r-uhk-EE-uh ]
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Rakiya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 428 babies have been named Rakiya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rakiya is past its peak , currently ranked #33,860 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,860
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rakiya
Rakiya is a girl name .
Rakiya is currently ranked #33,860 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rakiya include Rak, Raki, Rakiy, Rakiie, Ray, Raie, and Rakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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