Sakia
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 263 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A water wheel, traditionally drawn by a draft animal, but now with a motor. It is about 2-5 meters in diameter.
Sakia is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'giver of water' or 'one who irrigates' — from the Arabic root saqa (to give drink). The name is used in North and East Africa, carrying connotations of life-giving generosity in arid landscapes where water is precious.
Sakia also gained recognition through Sakia Gunn, whose story became the subject of advocacy in New York City in the early 2000s.
EtymologyShow more
Sakia is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Sakia has been recorded as a girl's name since 1974, with 263 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sakia has 34+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | #13238 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 51 | #15930 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 60 | #12734 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 91 | #7931 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 53 | #6890 | — |
The Story of Sakia
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Sakia is a Gen X staple. Girls named Sakia are most likely born between 1974 and 1990.
How rare is Sakia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sakia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1980s with 91 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Sakia by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(34 years, 1974–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | #13238 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16892 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19975 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14842 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9995 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15702 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15383 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17576 |
| 2000 | 5 | #17078 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13774 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11822 |
| 1996 | 6 | #13129 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13028 |
| 1994 | 5 | #15247 |
| 1993 | 5 | #15275 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15051 |
| 1991 | 12 | #7318 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9961 |
| 1989 | 9 | #8595 |
| 1988 | 8 | #9044 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2010