girl's name
Nakirah
nuh-KEER-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 27
Nakirah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 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 1995, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1991.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakirah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nakirah?
In 2016, Nakirah 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 Nakirah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakirah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakirah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakirah
- English nuh-KEER-uh
Sibling Names for Nakirah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakirah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakirah
How popular is the name Nakirah?
In 2016, Nakirah 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 Nakirah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakirah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakirah?
Nakirah has 3 syllables.
When was Nakirah most popular?
Nakirah peaked in 1995, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.