Nakyla
Every Nakyla since 1996 — 430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nakyla
Nakyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,554 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 430 American babies have been named Nakyla. Its peak came in 2007, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nakyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nakyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,554 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,954 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,644 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,597 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,111 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,327 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,516 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,653 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,668 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,918 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,069 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,202 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,545 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,037 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,845 |
| 2007 | 33 | #4,538 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,545 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,554 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,500 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,177 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,319 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,318 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,905 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nakyla in 2025?
Nakyla ranked #16,554 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nakyla?
430 babies have been named Nakyla in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nakyla most popular?
Nakyla peaked in 2007, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Nakyla a boy or girl name?
Nakyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nakyla rising or falling?
Nakyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.