Rekiya is a unique and uncommon given name, of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people. It has a musical quality to it, with the syllable "-kiya" being present in many other names across various cultures. Despite its rarity, Rekiya has no specific meaning attributed to it, allowing individuals named so to create their own personal identity and story around the name.
The name Rekiya appears to have been popular among parents once before and may be experiencing renewed interest two decades later, with six babies given this name each in 1977 and again in 2008, totaling twelve in all.