girl's name
Nekeya
nuh-KEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 77
Nekeya is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 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 1977, when 12 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.
Nekeya Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Nekeya?
In 1993, Nekeya 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 Nekeya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nekeya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nekeya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nekeya
- English nuh-KEE-uh
Sibling Names for Nekeya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nekeya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nekeya
How popular is the name Nekeya?
In 1993, Nekeya 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 Nekeya a girl's or a boy's name?
Nekeya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nekeya?
Nekeya has 3 syllables.
When was Nekeya most popular?
Nekeya peaked in 1977, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.