Girl · #15,532 in 2026

Nakaia

Name: Popularity of the name Nakaia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nakaia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,532

Peak Rank

#13,154 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2019

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#13154

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakaia

Nakaia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 6 Nakaias were born — ranking #13,154 that year. As of 2026, Nakaia ranks #15,532 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Nakaias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nakaia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nakaia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nakama
Nakata
Nakita
Nakia
Nakisha
Nakai
Nagata
Nakano
Nagana
Nakada
Nakao
Nagara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakaia

What does the name Nakaia mean?

Nakaia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakaia in 2026?

In 2026, Nakaia ranks #15,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakaia most popular?

Nakaia reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #13,154 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nakaia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nakaia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nakaia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakaia include Marierose, Cybelle, Alondrea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakaia

Nakaia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Nakaia's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #13,154. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakaia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.