Dakiyah is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'dakika', meaning 'minutes'. It gained popularity as a unique and modern alternative to more traditional names like Dakota.
"Dakiyah experienced its most popular years between 2007 and 2009, with a peak of 14 births in 2007. After 2013, the name's usage began to decline, with only five or fewer births per year until it picked up again in 2021 with eight births."