girl's name
Nakita
nuh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Origin Slovene
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 3,519
Nakita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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.
- Nakita is a name of Slovene origin.
- Peaked in 1986, when 269 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 625 |
| 1980s | 1,190 |
| 1990s | 756 |
| 2000s | 246 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 28 |
How Popular Is Nakita?
In 2024, Nakita 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.
Where Nakita Is Used
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 Nakita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakita
- English nuh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Nakita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakita
How popular is the name Nakita?
In 2024, Nakita 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 Nakita a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakita?
Nakita has 3 syllables.
When was Nakita most popular?
Nakita peaked in 1986, when 269 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.