Girl · #8,152 in 2026

Nakishia

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

Current Rank

#8,152

Peak Rank

#7,469 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

1984

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#7469

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakishia

Nakishia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 8 Nakishias were born — ranking #7,469 that year. As of 2026, Nakishia ranks #8,152 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Nakishias 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

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Names that sound like Nakishia

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

Nakisha
Nakashima
Nicosia
Nakia
Noctua
Nakajima
Noxious
Nokia
Nakita
Nikia
Nakama
Nicaea

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakishia

What does the name Nakishia mean?

Nakishia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakishia in 2026?

In 2026, Nakishia ranks #8,152 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakishia most popular?

Nakishia reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #7,469 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Nakishia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakishia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakishia include Janilee, Tenesa, Lauralea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakishia

Nakishia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Nakishia's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #7,469. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakishia'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.