Girl · #9,581 in 2026

Nakendra

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

Current Rank

#9,581

Peak Rank

#7,111 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

1996

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#7111

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakendra

Nakendra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1985, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 10 Nakendras were born — ranking #7,111 that year. As of 2026, Nakendra ranks #9,581 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Nakendras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Nakendra

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

Narendra
Mckendry
Mahendra
Mcenroe
Mcandrew
Nakamura
Mahindra
Nicoderm
Mackinder
Mcindoe
Mcentee
Makkedah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakendra

What does the name Nakendra mean?

Nakendra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakendra in 2026?

In 2026, Nakendra ranks #9,581 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakendra most popular?

Nakendra reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #7,111 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nakendra a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakendra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakendra include Simon, Candies, Sarie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakendra

Nakendra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Nakendra's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #7,111. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakendra'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.