Girl · #13,429 in 2026

Nekole

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

Current Rank

#13,429

Peak Rank

#5,515 (1975)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1994

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#5515

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nekole

Nekole first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 10 Nekoles were born — ranking #5,515 that year. As of 2026, Nekole ranks #13,429 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Nekoles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nekole

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nekole 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 Nekole

What does the name Nekole mean?

Nekole is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nekole in 2026?

In 2026, Nekole ranks #13,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nekole most popular?

Nekole reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #5,515 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nekole a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nekole?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nekole include Barbarita, Justa, Obdulia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nekole

Nekole is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Nekole's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #5,515. Use the chart and map above to compare Nekole'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.