girl's name
Neketa
nuh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 35
Neketa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1987 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 1975, when 9 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.
Neketa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 13 |
How Popular Is Neketa?
In 1987, Neketa 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 Neketa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neketa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neketa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neketa
- English nuh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Neketa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neketa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neketa
How popular is the name Neketa?
In 1987, Neketa 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 Neketa a girl's or a boy's name?
Neketa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neketa?
Neketa has 3 syllables.
When was Neketa most popular?
Neketa peaked in 1975, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.