Declining since 2005, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Nakiyah since 1993
Babies named Nakiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 652 |
| 2010s | 372 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Nakiyah is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 1993, reflecting the trend of names ending in the fashionable -iyah suffix. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, a year that saw many similar -iyah names rise, but has been in steady decline since. In 2025, Nakiyah ranked 7,491, with an estimated 1 in 114,805 newborn girls receiving the name. This trajectory places Nakiyah among the less common modern names, but its phonetic elegance ensures it remains a distinctive choice. While no top states recorded significant usage, its appeal is likely nationwide among parents seeking a melodic, contemporary name.
Nakiyah is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It may be a respelling or variant of Nakia, a name of uncertain origin, or a creative combination influenced by the popular -iyah suffix seen in names like Aaliyah and Jaliyah. Its usage peaked in 2005 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Naki
Sibling names for Nakiyah
Names that share Nakiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
