Holding steady.
Popularity of Dakia since 1975
Babies named Dakia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dakia is a rare and modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. Its peak year was 1993, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its consistent but very low usage. The name's trajectory is stable, with no significant resurgence. It is almost exclusively given to girls. Dakia's origins are unclear, likely a modern coinage or creative respelling, and it has no associated top states or well-known bearers.
Dakia is a name with unclear origins. It may be a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by similar-sounding names like Dakotah or Akira, or a creative spelling of a name from another culture. It has been recorded in the United States since 1975, suggesting it is a contemporary invention with no deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Daki, Kia
Sibling names for Dakia
Names that share Dakia's style, for a brother or sister.
