Girl · #7,297 in 2026

Nakeba

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

Current Rank

#7,297

Peak Rank

#4,459 (1974)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1976

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#4459

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeba

Nakeba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 13 Nakebas were born — ranking #4,459 that year. As of 2026, Nakeba ranks #7,297 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Nakebas 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 Nakeba

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

Nakba
Makeba
Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Niqaabi
Mccabe
Maccabee
Macchia
Naqua
Niqab

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeba

What does the name Nakeba mean?

Nakeba 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 Nakeba in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeba ranks #7,297 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeba most popular?

Nakeba reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #4,459 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Nakeba a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakeba?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeba include Cherilynn, Rifka, Taffie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeba

Nakeba is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Nakeba's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #4,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeba'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.