Rakiya
girl nameRakiya entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #4647 in 2008, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#4647
peak (2008)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #8037 |
| 1990s | #8141 |
| 2000s | #6348 |
| 2010s | #11074 |
| 2020s | #13510 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Rakiya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rakiya 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 Rakiya in 2025?
- Rakiya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rakiya most popular?
- Rakiya peaked in 2008, reaching #4647 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rakiya with classmates?
- Rakiya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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