girl's name
Nakeya
nuh-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 805
Nakeya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 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 1976, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakeya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 166 |
| 1980s | 284 |
| 1990s | 222 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 21 |
How Popular Is Nakeya?
In 2014, Nakeya was given to 6 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 Nakeya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakeya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakeya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakeya
- English nuh-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Nakeya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakeya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakeya
How popular is the name Nakeya?
In 2014, Nakeya was given to 6 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 Nakeya a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakeya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakeya?
Nakeya has 3 syllables.
When was Nakeya most popular?
Nakeya peaked in 1976, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.