Total births
62
Girls' name · since 1984
Rekia
Rekia has 62 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 62
- total births
- 1984–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Rekia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 62 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Rekia recorded 62 times among girls since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2003.
- 62 total births
- 1984–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
62 girls have been named Rekia since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 62
- total births
- 1984–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Rekia was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
9 babies were named Rekia in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Rekia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rekia's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rekia at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Rekia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2003
- Peak year (1991)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Rekia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rekia's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Rekia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 29 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rekia? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 62 babies named Rekia. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 9 births.
When was Rekia most popular? ▼
Rekia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Rekia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rekia since 1984 -- 20 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Rekia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reka, Rekha, Rekita, Rekisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rekia's data
- Rekia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (29 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rekia
Nearby Names Like Rekia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rekia
Reka Girl
310 births
Rekha Girl
212 births
Rekita Girl
82 births
Rekisha Girl
66 births
Rekeisha Girl
23 births
Compare Rekia side by side: Rekia vs Reka Rekia vs Rekha Rekia vs Rekita
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rekia: Baby Name Since 1984 - 62 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rekia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rekia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.