Nakia
Meaning of Nakia
Nakia is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has its roots in various cultures, including African and Arabic origins. The name Nakia is pronounced as nuh-KY-uh (/nəˈkaɪə/). It is a name that has been steadily growing in popularity in recent years. In the United States of America, Nakia has been given to newborn girls since at least the 1970s. While it hasn't reached the top of the popularity charts, it has consistently appeared on the list over the decades. Nakia carries a sense of strength and femininity, making it an empowering choice for parents who want a distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as nuh-KY-uh (/nəˈkaɪə/)
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Notable People Named Nakia
| Nakia Griffin-Stewart is a free agent American football tight end who played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Pitt Panthers, adding the name Stewart in honor of his step-father during his college career. |
| Nakia Cockatoo is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions and Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL). |
| Nakia Davis-Welsh is an Australian rugby league player known for her skills as a fullback and her representation of Australia and New South Wales, currently playing for Parramatta Eels in the NRLW. |
| Nakia Antwan Jenkins is a former professional American football player and coach. |
| Nakia Sanford is a professional women's basketball center who most recently played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. |
| Nakia D. Johnson is an American author known for her work in African-American literature, including the novel Uptempo (2009), and she resides in New York City. |
