Nakia
boy nameNakia entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #302 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#302
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #934 |
| 1980s | #3651 |
| 1990s | #2847 |
| 2000s | #5333 |
| 2010s | #9514 |
| 2020s | #9860 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Nakia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nakia alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakia in 2025?
- Nakia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nakia most popular?
- Nakia peaked in 1974, reaching #302 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nakia with classmates?
- Nakia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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