Total births
73
Girls' name · since 1977
Nakeita
73 babies named Nakeita in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 73
- total births
- 1977–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
73 girls have been named Nakeita since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nakeita recorded 73 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1993.
- 73 total births
- 1977–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
73 girls have been named Nakeita since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 73
- total births
- 1977–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Nakeita was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nakeita in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Nakeita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakeita's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakeita at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nakeita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1993
- Peak year (1987)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nakeita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakeita's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Nakeita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 50 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakeita? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 73 babies named Nakeita. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 11 births.
When was Nakeita most popular? ▼
Nakeita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Nakeita been used? ▼
Nakeita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 17 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Nakeita? ▼
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 Nakeita's data
- Nakeita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nakeita
Nearby Names Like Nakeita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakeita
Nakia Girl
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Nakita Girl
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Nakisha Girl
2,459 births
Nakayla Girl
#9801 1,825 births
Nakiya Girl
#5662 1,797 births
Compare Nakeita side by side: Nakeita vs Nakia Nakeita vs Nakita Nakeita 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, 1977–1993 (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. "Nakeita: Baby Name Since 1977 - 73 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakeita. 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 Nakeita 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.