Nakia
Nakia is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pure, virtuous, or uncorrupted.
Origin and history
Nakia is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning pure, faithful, or uncorrupted. It gained significant visibility in the United States during the 1970s and remains in steady, moderate use today. The name also achieved widespread cultural recognition through a prominent character in Marvel's Black Panther series.
Popularity in the United States
8,738 babies in the United States have been named Nakia since 1880. It ranks #1794 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2006.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.1 %)
- IL (8 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,551 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,158 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,742 |
| 2000-2010 | 942 |
| 2010-2019 | 250 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Fun facts
- The name reached a wider audience as the character played by Lupita Nyong'o in Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
- Nakia saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the mid-1970s.