Nakia
Every Nakia since 1973 — 10,744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nakia
Nakia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,617 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 10,744 American babies have been named Nakia — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 1,748 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nakia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nakia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,617 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,851 | — | — |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,218 | 8 | #9,480 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,635 | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,836 | 6 | #11,718 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,550 | — | — |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,745 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,856 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,692 | — | — |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,127 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,504 | 8 | #9,304 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,635 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,262 | 9 | #8,566 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,073 | 7 | #10,426 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,769 | 8 | #9,348 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,276 | 5 | #13,653 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,394 | 6 | #12,012 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,411 | 11 | #7,557 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,912 | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,340 | 15 | #5,708 |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,154 | 15 | #5,487 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,779 | 21 | #4,216 |
| 2003 | 93 | #1,966 | 24 | #3,696 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1,570 | 19 | #4,284 |
| 2001 | 137 | #1,394 | 24 | #3,585 |
| 2000 | 127 | #1,452 | 29 | #3,050 |
| 1995 | 159 | #1,118 | 40 | #2,084 |
| 1990 | 143 | #1,196 | 11 | #4,895 |
| 1985 | 279 | #655 | 11 | #3,962 |
| 1980 | 259 | #675 | 19 | #2,590 |
| 1975 | 972 | #251 | 514 | #337 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nakia in 2025?
Nakia ranked #11,617 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nakia?
10,744 babies have been named Nakia in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nakia most popular?
Nakia peaked in 1974, when 1,748 newborns received the name.
Is Nakia a boy or girl name?
Nakia is used for both: about 81% of babies named Nakia have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Nakia rising or falling?
Nakia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.