Nakiya
2 countries#7133 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nakiya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,802 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 2001 with 147 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Illinois, Georgia, New York, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
19 births recorded 2018–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2021 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nakiya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1988 | — |
| 2007 | #2418 | ↓430 |
| 2008 | #2584 | ↓166 |
| 2009 | #3000 | ↓416 |
| 2010 | #3123 | ↓123 |
| 2011 | #3659 | ↓536 |
| 2012 | #4047 | ↓388 |
| 2013 | #4422 | ↓375 |
| 2014 | #6451 | ↓2029 |
| 2015 | #5288 | ↑1163 |
| 2016 | #7602 | ↓2314 |
| 2017 | #6808 | ↑794 |
| 2018 | #8617 | ↓1809 |
| 2019 | #8597 | ↑20 |
| 2020 | #7969 | ↑628 |
| 2021 | #10292 | ↓2323 |
| 2022 | #9680 | ↑612 |
| 2023 | #4873 | ↑4807 |
| 2024 | #5615 | ↓742 |
| 2025 | #7133 | ↓1518 |
Frequently asked questions about Nakiya
Is Nakiya a popular name?
Yes — Nakiya currently ranks #7133 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nakiya more common for boys or girls?
Nakiya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nakiya most popular?
Nakiya peaked in 2001 in United States, with 147 recorded births that year.
Is Nakiya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nakiya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8775 in 1974 to #7133 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nakiya?
At least 1,821 babies have been recorded with the name Nakiya across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nakiya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nakiya appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Nakiya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nakiya include Najwa.
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