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👧As Girl Name

1974

First Year

2009

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#1729

Peak Rank

811

Total Count

33

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

1974

First Year

1978

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#2541

Peak Rank

50

Total Count

5

Years Active

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## The Story of Nekia

### As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Nekia as a girl name dates back to 1974, when 46 babies received it. 1975 was its biggest year on record, with 54 newborns named Nekia — #1,729 in the national rankings. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 38% of all recorded Nekias. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2009 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 811 Nekias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Nekia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1974, with 14 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1975: 16 births, good for #2,541 nationwide. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1978 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 50 Nekias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Nekia

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

* [Nikia](/nikia)
* Nicaea
* [Nokia](/nokia)
* [Nakia](/nakia)
* [Nicoya](/nicoya)
* [Nikita](/nikita)
* Nagoya
* Nucca
* Neki
* Macchia
* [Machia](/machia)
* Mckeough

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Nekia

What does the name Nekia mean?

Nekia 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 Nekia in 2026?

In 2026, Nekia ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nekia most popular?

Nekia reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #1,729 that year with 54 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nekia most popular?

Nekia has historically been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nekia.

Is Nekia a unisex name?

Yes — Nekia is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 94% of Nekias assigned female and 6% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Nekia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nekia include Khelani, Will, Elzora. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧KhelaniPeak #1729](/khelani)[👧WillPeak #1730](/will)[👧ElzoraPeak #1728](/elzora)[👧VaraPeak #1730](/vara)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦LanellPeak #2541](/lanell)[👦ErrinPeak #2541](/errin)[👦FardPeak #2541](/fard)[👦RaymandPeak #2542](/raymand)

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## About the name Nekia 

Nekia is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 811 births in the dataset. Nekia's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #1,729\. Use the chart and map above to compare Nekia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1975 → ](/year/1975)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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