How Many People Are Named Nakiya?
Complete statistics for the name Nakiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakiya is a very rare female name, with only 1,763 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 187,183 Americans. The majority of people named Nakiya are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,787 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakiya Through the Generations
Nakiya peaked in popularity in 2001 with 147 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Nakiya is 24, with 1,412 individuals under 30 and 375 between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakiya's American roots
📄 About the Name Nakiya
How Many People Have the Name Nakiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,763 people in the United States currently share the name Nakiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 187,183 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakiya a Common or Rare Name?
Nakiya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nakiya Mean?
Nakiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakiya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nakiya Most Popular?
The name Nakiya reached peak popularity in 2001, with 147 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nakiya?
Approximately 1,763 people named Nakiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,787. That works out to roughly 1 in 187,183 Americans.
Is Nakiya a rare name?
Nakiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 187,183 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakiya mean?
Nakiya means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Nakiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nakiya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nakiya most popular?
Nakiya peaked in 2001 with 147 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.