Pure or clear
Nakyiah is a modern American variant of the Arabic name Nakia. It is derived from the root 'naqi', which signifies purity, clarity, or being unblemished. While rare, it follows the trend of adding phonetic flourishes like '-iah' to traditional roots.
Less common today
Nakyiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,326 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
