Total births
75
Girls' name · since 1977
Nakema
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 75 babies named Nakema, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 75
- total births
- 1977–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Nakema is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 75 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakema has been recorded 75 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1992.
- 75 total births
- 1977–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
75 girls have been named Nakema since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 75
- total births
- 1977–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Nakema was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
14 babies were named Nakema in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nakema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nakema's full recorded timeline at 1982, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nakema at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nakema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1992
- Peak year (1978)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Nakema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakema's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Nakema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
44 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 44 births (59% of all-time use).
Nakema by state
Where Nakema concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 6.7% |
New York share of Nakema's total US births 6.7%
5 of 75 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakema? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 75 babies named Nakema. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 14 births.
When was Nakema most popular? ▼
Nakema was most popular in the 1980s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Nakema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakema are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nakema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakema since 1977 -- 16 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Nakema? ▼
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 Nakema's data
- Nakema's decade-level peak was the 1980s (44 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nakemas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Nakema
Nearby Names Like Nakema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakema
Nakia Girl
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Nakita Girl
#15598 2,990 births
Nakisha Girl
2,459 births
Nakayla Girl
#9801 1,825 births
Nakiya Girl
#5662 1,797 births
Compare Nakema side by side: Nakema vs Nakia Nakema vs Nakita Nakema 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, 1977–1992 (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. "Nakema: Baby Name Since 1977 - 75 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakema. 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 Nakema 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.