Holding steady.
Popularity of Rakia since 1974
Babies named Rakia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 198 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rakia is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1974, with its peak usage occurring in 1999. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any given year. The name's trajectory has been stable, with low but consistent usage over the decades. While its exact origins are debated, Rakia likely derives from Swahili or Arabic roots. It has not been associated with any particular U.S. states, and similar names include Rakiya and Rakiyah.
The name Rakia has multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Swahili name Rakiya, which means 'beautiful' or 'loving.' Alternatively, it could be derived from the Arabic name Rakim, meaning 'merciful,' with the feminine suffix -a. The name has been used in the United States since the 1970s, though it remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Raki, Kia
Sibling names for Rakia
Names that share Rakia's style, for a brother or sister.
