Unisex · #5,754 in 2026

Nekoda

This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with L-Z.

Current Rank
#5,754
Peak Rank
#5,222 (2024)
Total Babies
236
5-Yr Trend
+77%
👧 Girl peak #14,326 (36 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,222 (236 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#5222
Peak Rank
236
Total Count
24
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1983
First Year
2021
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#14326
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nekoda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with L-Z.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Nekoda

As a girl name

Nekoda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Nekodas were born — ranking #14,326 that year. As of 2026, Nekoda ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Nekodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Nekoda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 18 Nekodas were born — ranking #5,222 that year. As of 2026, Nekoda ranks #5,754 for boys with 16 births, rising sharply (+77% over the past five years). In total, more than 236 Nekodas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Nekoda

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nekoda

What does the name Nekoda mean?
This article contains persons named in the Bible, specifically in the Hebrew Bible, of minor notability, about whom little or nothing is known, aside from some family connections. Here are the names which start with L-Z.
How popular is Nekoda in 2026?
In 2026, Nekoda ranks #5,754 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Nekoda most popular?
Nekoda reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,222 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Nekoda a unisex name?
Yes — Nekoda is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Nekodas assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Nekoda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nekoda include Aldrick, Noan, Windham. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nekoda

Nekoda is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 236 births in the dataset. Nekoda's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,222. Use the chart and map above to compare Nekoda'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.