Girl · #12,688 in 2026

Nakkia

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

Current Rank

#12,688

Peak Rank

#4,459 (1974)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1999

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#4459

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakkia

Nakkia 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 Nakkias were born — ranking #4,459 that year. As of 2026, Nakkia ranks #12,688 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Nakkias 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+

No data

Names that sound like Nakkia

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

Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Macchia
Naqua
Knacky
Nicoya
Macchio
Machia
Naqvi
Noctua

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakkia

What does the name Nakkia mean?

Nakkia 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 Nakkia in 2026?

In 2026, Nakkia ranks #12,688 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakkia most popular?

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

Is Nakkia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakkia?

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

About the name Nakkia

Nakkia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Nakkia's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #4,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakkia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.