Nakia
Nakia is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pure, virtuous, or uncorrupted.
Origin and history
Nakia is a name of Arabic origin meaning pure or uncorrupted. It gained notable popularity in the United States during the 1970s, partly influenced by television and pop culture. It is used for both boys and girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,006 babies in the United States have been named Nakia since 1880. It ranks #2876 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1913.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.9 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- LA (6.3 %)
- IL (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 | 1,383 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 14 |
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic rise in popularity in the United States during the mid-1970s following the release of the TV series Nakia in 1974.
- It shares its linguistic root with the Arabic word Naqi, which signifies clarity and purity.