Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Nakyah

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

Current Rank

#15,292

Peak Rank

#5,230 (2007)

Total Babies

291

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2022

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#5230

Peak Rank

291

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakyah

Nakyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1998, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 27 Nakyahs were born — ranking #5,230 that year. As of 2026, Nakyah ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 291 Nakyahs 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 Nakyah

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

Naqua
Nicu
Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Nicoya
Nika
Nica
Noia
Naka
Nuka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakyah

What does the name Nakyah mean?

Nakyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakyah in 2026?

In 2026, Nakyah ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakyah most popular?

Nakyah reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #5,230 that year with 27 babies given the name.

Is Nakyah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakyah include Ragen, Charish, Bricia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakyah

Nakyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 291 births in the dataset. Nakyah's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #5,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakyah'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.