Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Nektarios

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

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#8,129 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+50%

1975

First Year

2024

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#8129

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nektarios

Nektarios first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 9 Nektarioss were born — ranking #8,129 that year. As of 2026, Nektarios ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 73 Nektarioss 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+

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Names that sound like Nektarios

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

Nectarines
Nectaries
Nocturia
Necturus
Notorious
Nectarine
Nectars
Nectarous
Nectary
Mycteria
Nocturno
Nestorius

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nektarios

What does the name Nektarios mean?

Nektarios is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nektarios in 2026?

In 2026, Nektarios ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nektarios most popular?

Nektarios reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #8,129 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nektarios a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nektarios?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nektarios include Vincen, Sujal, Parin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nektarios

Nektarios is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 73 births in the dataset. Nektarios's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #8,129. Use the chart and map above to compare Nektarios'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.