Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Nakeyah

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

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#12,425 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2004

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#12425

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeyah

Nakeyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 6 Nakeyahs were born — ranking #12,425 that year. As of 2026, Nakeyah ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Nakeyahs 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 Nakeyah

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

Nika
Nica
Naka
Nuka
Nicca
Neka
Naca
Nikah
Nucca
Neca
Nneka
Knacky

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeyah

What does the name Nakeyah mean?

Nakeyah 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 Nakeyah in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeyah ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeyah most popular?

Nakeyah reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #12,425 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nakeyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakeyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeyah include Selestina, Merriah, Saleana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeyah

Nakeyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Nakeyah's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #12,425. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeyah'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.