What is the origin of the name Rakiya?

Rakiya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Rakiya?

Rakiya is currently ranked #14837 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rakiya?

Rakiya is pronounced rah-KEE-yah.

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GirlArabic

Rakiya

rah-KEE-yah

Popularity

#14837

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

428

Peak Year

#32 in 2008

First Recorded

1989

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Arabic, Rakiya means 'ascending', 'rising', or 'of high rank'. It signifies progress and elevation.

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Raki Kia

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Raki Kia

Spelling Variations

Raqiya Raqiyah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Zahra Amira Samira

Personality Traits

AmbitiousElevatedSpiritualNoble

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