Rakiyah
Every Rakiyah since 1994 — 486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rakiyah
Rakiyah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,065 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 486 American babies have been named Rakiyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 41 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 Rakiyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rakiyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,065 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,163 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,934 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,149 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,896 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,638 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,730 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,677 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,304 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,342 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,160 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,478 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,523 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,115 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,835 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,658 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3,922 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,277 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,926 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,753 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,709 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,494 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,705 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,639 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rakiyah in 2025?
Rakiyah ranked #7,065 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rakiyah?
486 babies have been named Rakiyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rakiyah most popular?
Rakiyah peaked in 2008, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Rakiyah a boy or girl name?
Rakiyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rakiyah rising or falling?
Rakiyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.