An estimated 8,451 living Americans are named Nakia.
How rare is Nakia?
Nakia is very rare among babies today, with 8 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1974 peak.
How old is the typical Nakia?
The median age of a living American named Nakia is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 32 and 50 years old.
Is Nakia still popular?
No. Nakia is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1974 peak with 8 births in 2025.
Peak year
1974
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
8
All-time
8,738
Diaspora map
Nakia spread fast — broke out in District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina (1974) and ran high in 12 states within a decade.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina, 1974 · over-represented in 12 states over 4 years
