Girl · #15,491 in 2026

Nakea

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

Current Rank

#15,491

Peak Rank

#3,234 (1994)

Total Babies

228

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2007

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#3234

Peak Rank

228

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakea

Nakea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 35 Nakeas were born — ranking #3,234 that year. As of 2026, Nakea ranks #15,491 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 228 Nakeas 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

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Names that sound like Nakea

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

Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Macchia
Naqua
Knacky
Nicoya
Macchio
Machia
Naqvi
Noctua

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakea

What does the name Nakea mean?

Nakea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakea in 2026?

In 2026, Nakea ranks #15,491 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakea most popular?

Nakea reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,234 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nakea most popular?

Nakea has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nakea.

Is Nakea a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakea include Tashay, Deneshia, Jenne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakea

Nakea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 228 births in the dataset. Nakea's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,234. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakea'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.