girl's name
Nekeia
nuh-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 53
Nekeia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 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 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nekeia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nekeia?
In 1994, Nekeia 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 Nekeia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nekeia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nekeia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nekeia
- English nuh-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Nekeia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nekeia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nekeia
How popular is the name Nekeia?
In 1994, Nekeia 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 Nekeia a girl's or a boy's name?
Nekeia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nekeia?
Nekeia has 3 syllables.
When was Nekeia most popular?
Nekeia peaked in 1978, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.