Girl · #4,814 in 2026

Northa

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

Current Rank

#4,814

Peak Rank

#4,291 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1919

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#4291

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Northa

Northa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 6 Northas were born — ranking #4,291 that year. As of 2026, Northa ranks #4,814 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Northas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Northa

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

Northey
North
Martha
Nora
Norma
Norah
Norther
Noria
Northam
Norths
Northup
Norra

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northa

What does the name Northa mean?

Northa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Northa in 2026?

In 2026, Northa ranks #4,814 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Northa most popular?

Northa reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,291 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Northa a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Northa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Northa include Hanora, Cottie, Alexandrine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Northa

Northa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Northa's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,291. Use the chart and map above to compare Northa'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.