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Nakia

Nakia is a unisex name of Arabic origin meaning “pure.” In 2024 it was given to 14 babies in the United States.

Nakia at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“pure”

About the name Nakia

Nakia belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “pure” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nakia first appears in Social Security records in 1973 and has been given to 10,736 babies since 1880, including 14 in 2024.

Nakia in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Babies named Nakia in 2024
14
Total since 1880
10,736

Nakia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Nakia in 2001
6
Total since 1996
10

Similar names

More names from the Muslim & Arabic shelf:

DanaArabicAliArabicNoorArabicImanArabicYasinArabicNajahArabicZiyaArabicHaniArabic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nakia mean?

Nakia means “pure” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nakia a boy or girl name?

Nakia is a unisex name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nakia?

Nakia comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nakia?

Nakia is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1973 and has been given to 10,736 babies since 1880.

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