girl's name
Nakima
nuh-KEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 173
Nakima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 8 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 1981, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 97 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 8 |
How Popular Is Nakima?
In 2001, Nakima was given to 8 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 Nakima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakima
- English nuh-KEE-muh
Sibling Names for Nakima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakima
How popular is the name Nakima?
In 2001, Nakima was given to 8 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 Nakima a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakima?
Nakima has 3 syllables.
When was Nakima most popular?
Nakima peaked in 1981, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.