One who is ascending or bowing in prayer
Rakiya is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with the Islamic prayer ritual of Ruku, which involves bowing. It carries the spiritual connotation of one who is humble before God or ascending to a higher spiritual state. While rare in the United States, it is used within Muslim communities globally.
Less common today
Rakiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,714 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
