Nakiya
nah-KEE-yah
Popularity
#5719
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
1,787
Peak Year
#147 in 2001
First Recorded
1974
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A name of African origin, possibly Swahili, often interpreted to mean 'gift' or 'precious'. It conveys a sense of value and blessing.
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