Girl · #13,701 in 2026

Nakeira

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

Current Rank

#13,701

Peak Rank

#13,701 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2009

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#13701

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeira

Nakeira first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 7 Nakeiras were born — ranking #13,701 that year. As of 2026, Nakeira ranks #13,701 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Nakeiras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Nakeira

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

Makaira
Noguera
Nogueira
Nagra
Knackery
Nocera
Negara
Nacarat
Nacro
Nagara
Mascara
Macquarie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeira

What does the name Nakeira mean?

Nakeira is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakeira in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeira ranks #13,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeira most popular?

Nakeira reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #13,701 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nakeira a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakeira?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeira include Rayme, Twilight, Meyana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeira

Nakeira is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Nakeira's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #13,701. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeira'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.