Nakiah
girl nameNakiah entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3654 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#3654
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9263 |
| 1980s | #9829 |
| 1990s | #7932 |
| 2000s | #4621 |
| 2010s | #8478 |
| 2020s | #12377 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Nakiah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nakiah alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakiah in 2025?
- Nakiah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nakiah most popular?
- Nakiah peaked in 2002, reaching #3654 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nakiah with classmates?
- Nakiah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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