Nakia

Origin and meaning

Name: Nakia (na-ki-a)

Gender: Unisex

Origin: Egyptian
Meaning: Pure, Faithful

Origin: African
Meaning: Pure; Faithful

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Pure and Faithful

Gender: Female

Origin and Meaning: Nakia is an African name of Swahili origin, meaning "one who is passionate and desirable".

Etymology: The name Nakia comes from the Swahili language, which is widely spoken in East Africa.

History of name: The name Nakia is of recent origin, having gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century.

Style of the name: Nakia is a unique name with a strong and exotic feel to it.

Symbolism of the name: The name Nakia is symbolic of passion, desire, and individuality.

Nakia's luck prospects

Common Nicknames

Common Nicknames for Nakia include:

• Kia
• Nae
• Kay
• Nik
• Kiki
• Naki
• K
• Nana
• Kiki-Nae
• Nae-Nae

Name popularity

In the United States, the name Nakia has been consistently popular over the past few decades.

Famous people named Nakia

• Nakia (singer), an American singer and songwriter
• Nakia Johnson, an American actress

Name Variations

Variations of name Nakia in English:

• Nakiah
• Nakea
• Nakeah

Variations of name Nakia in different languages:

• Nakeya (Arabic)

Similar Names

• Nakeisha
• Nakita
• Nakiyah
• Naketa

Anagrams

An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.

• Kaina
• Naika

Rhyming Names

• Takia
• Shakira
• Tiara
• Akira
• Keira
• Maria
• Asia
• Rakia

Diminutives Names

A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Nakia but is shorter.

• Kia
• Nae

Sibling Names

Sisters: Jasmine, Shania, Kenya, Aaliyah, Tahlia.

Brothers: Malik, Jalen, Darius, Tarik, Armani.