Total births
43
Girls' name · since 1975
Nakaia
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 43 babies named Nakaia, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1975–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
43 girls have been named Nakaia since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nakaia recorded 43 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2019.
- 43 total births
- 1975–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 girls have been named Nakaia since 1975, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 43
- total births
- 1975–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Nakaia was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nakaia in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Nakaia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakaia's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakaia at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Nakaia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2019
- Peak year (2000)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Nakaia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakaia's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Nakaia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 23 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakaia? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 43 babies named Nakaia. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 6 births.
When was Nakaia most popular? ▼
Nakaia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
How long has the name Nakaia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakaia since 1975 -- 45 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Nakaia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nakia, Nakita, Nakisha, Nakayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nakaia's data
- Nakaia's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 2010s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nakaia
Nearby Names Like Nakaia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakaia
Nakia Girl
#7700 8,738 births
Nakita Girl
#15598 2,990 births
Nakisha Girl
2,459 births
Nakayla Girl
#9801 1,825 births
Nakiya Girl
#5662 1,797 births
Compare Nakaia side by side: Nakaia vs Nakia Nakaia vs Nakita Nakaia vs Nakisha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nakaia: Baby Name Since 1975 - 43 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakaia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nakaia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.