Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Nnaemeka

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#6,935 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2023

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#6935

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nnaemeka

The earliest SSA record of Nnaemeka as a baby boy name dates back to 1976, when 5 babies received it. 2001 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Nnaemeka — #6,935 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 48% of all recorded Nnaemekas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 94 Nnaemekas 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

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Names that sound like Nnaemeka

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

Nemec
Nomex
Nimic
Memex
Nomics
Nomic
Nunca
Gnomic
Namic
Muneca
Namak
Mnemic

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nnaemeka

What does the name Nnaemeka mean?

Nnaemeka is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nnaemeka in 2026?

In 2026, Nnaemeka ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nnaemeka most popular?

Nnaemeka reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #6,935 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Nnaemeka a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nnaemeka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nnaemeka include Galdino, Ralphie, Montique. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nnaemeka

Nnaemeka is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Nnaemeka's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #6,935. Use the chart and map above to compare Nnaemeka'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.