Nakiyah
Every Nakiyah since 1993 — 1,243 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nakiyah
Nakiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,778 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,243 American babies have been named Nakiyah. Its peak came in 2005, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nakiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nakiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,778 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,490 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,895 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,636 |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,890 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,551 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,610 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,731 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,663 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,128 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,082 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,128 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,302 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,306 |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,892 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,580 |
| 2009 | 62 | #2,845 |
| 2008 | 74 | #2,551 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,701 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,341 |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,248 |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,470 |
| 2003 | 67 | #2,458 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,001 |
| 2001 | 61 | #2,532 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,387 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,532 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nakiyah in 2025?
Nakiyah ranked #7,778 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nakiyah?
1,243 babies have been named Nakiyah in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nakiyah most popular?
Nakiyah peaked in 2005, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Nakiyah a boy or girl name?
Nakiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nakiyah rising or falling?
Nakiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.