Nakaiya is of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture, where it translates to 'Firstborn'. This name has gained popularity globally, reflecting a trend towards unique and meaningful names. It is pronounced as NAH-ki-yah, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name Nakaiya experienced a significant peak in popularity between 2002 and 2004, with the highest number of births recorded in 2004 at 20 babies. However, from 2005 onwards, there has been a steady decline in the usage of this name, with fewer than 15 births per year since then, and only 6 births each in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2017. The most recent data from 2020 shows a slight increase to 6 births. Overall, the name Nakaiya has been given to 166 babies between 1999 and 2020.