Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1985
Nakendra
Nakendra has 52 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 52
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Nakendra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1985.
Social Security Administration records show Nakendra recorded 52 times among girls since 1985, 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 1985 to 1996.
- 52 total births
- 1985–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Nakendra since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 52
- total births
- 1985–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Nakendra was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nakendra in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Nakendra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nakendra splits its recorded history at 1990: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nakendra at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Nakendra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–1996
- Peak year (1988)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Nakendra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakendra's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Nakendra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 28 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakendra? ▼
52 babies have been named Nakendra since 1985. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1988 with 10 births.
When was Nakendra most popular? ▼
Nakendra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Nakendra been used? ▼
Records for Nakendra go back to 1985, giving 12 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Nakendra? ▼
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 Nakendra's data
- Nakendra's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (28 total births) through the 1990s (24) -- 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 Nakendra
Nearby Names Like Nakendra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakendra
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 Nakendra side by side: Nakendra vs Nakia Nakendra vs Nakita Nakendra 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, 1985–1996 (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. "Nakendra: Baby Name Since 1985 - 52 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakendra. 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 Nakendra 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.