Unisex nameCurrently #7,824 in the USSteady
Nakia
3 syllablesPeak year: 19745 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nakia's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nakia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nakia |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 1,748 |
| 1975 | 1,486 |
| 1976 | 600 |
| 1977 | 433 |
| 1978 | 359 |
| 1979 | 301 |
| 1980 | 278 |
| 1981 | 267 |
| 1982 | 247 |
| 1983 | 234 |
| 1984 | 284 |
| 1985 | 290 |
| 1986 | 199 |
| 1987 | 195 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 155 |
| 1990 | 154 |
| 1991 | 174 |
| 1992 | 231 |
| 1993 | 221 |
| 1994 | 222 |
| 1995 | 199 |
| 1996 | 198 |
| 1997 | 210 |
| 1998 | 211 |
| 1999 | 200 |
| 2000 | 156 |
| 2001 | 161 |
| 2002 | 138 |
| 2003 | 117 |
| 2004 | 129 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2007 | 76 |
| 2008 | 91 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 35 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Nakia through the decades
- Nakia peaked in 1974, when 1,748 babies were named Nakia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nakia has fallen 65% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nakia currently ranks #7,824 in the US and is holding steady.