Girl · #9,096 in 2026

Wakia

Current Rank
#9,096
Peak Rank
#9,096 (1980)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1980
First Year
1980
Last Year
1980
Peak Year
#9096
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Wakia

The earliest SSA record of Wakia as a baby girl name dates back to 1980, when 6 babies received it. 1980 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Wakia — #9,096 in the national rankings. Wakia last appeared in the published SSA data in 1980, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wakia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Wakia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakia

What does the name Wakia mean?
Wakia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wakia in 2026?
In 2026, Wakia ranks #9,096 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Wakia most popular?
Wakia reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #9,096 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Wakia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wakia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Wakia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wakia include Antonett, Karilee, Neina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Neina
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About the name Wakia

Wakia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Wakia's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #9,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Wakia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.