Nakia

Meaning of Nakia

Nakia is a spirited unisex gem pronounced nuh-KY-uh (/nəˈkaɪə/). It springs from Arabic and West African roots, meaning “pure” or “faithful,” weaving tales of heartfelt devotion. In Latin circles its syllables echo the warm rhythm of salsa across a sunlit plaza. If a name could lead the dance, Nakia would tango in with a playful wink. It even made a splash in North Carolina’s newborn charts in the mid-’70s—peaking at rank 113 in 1974 before sliding to 139 by 1976. Nakia fits any child who might bloom into an artist, explorer or someone who lights up every room. Let its promise of purity and passion become a bright star guiding a little one’s journey.