Rakiya

Meaning of Rakiya

Rakiya is a female name with Arabic origin. It is pronounced as rah-KEE-yah (/ra.ki.ja/). The name Rakiya has variations such as Rakia. In the United States, the name Rakiya has been given to newborn girls since at least 1989, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it ranked around the 5000th most popular name for baby girls. Rakiya holds cultural and historical associations that may make it a meaningful choice for parents looking for a unique and exotic name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

Arabic

  • Pronunced as rah-KEE-yah (/ra.ki.ja/)

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Notable People Named Rakiya

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