girl's name
Nakeema
nuh-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 49
Nakeema is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakeema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 20 |
How Popular Is Nakeema?
In 1996, Nakeema was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nakeema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakeema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakeema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakeema
- English nuh-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Nakeema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakeema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakeema
How popular is the name Nakeema?
In 1996, Nakeema was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nakeema a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakeema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakeema?
Nakeema has 3 syllables.
When was Nakeema most popular?
Nakeema peaked in 1989, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.