girl's name
Nakema
nuh-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 75
Nakema is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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 1978, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakema Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nakema?
In 1992, Nakema 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 Nakema
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakema Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakema over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakema
- English nuh-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Nakema
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakema — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakema
How popular is the name Nakema?
In 1992, Nakema 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 Nakema a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakema is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakema?
Nakema has 3 syllables.
When was Nakema most popular?
Nakema peaked in 1978, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.