Total births
37
Girls' name · since 1974
Nakida
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Nakida, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1974–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
37 girls have been named Nakida since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakida has been recorded 37 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1992.
- 37 total births
- 1974–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Nakida since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 37
- total births
- 1974–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Nakida was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nakida in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Nakida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakida's SSA record in two at 1983 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 1987 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakida at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nakida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1992
- Peak year (1987)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Nakida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakida's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Nakida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakida? ▼
Nakida has been given to 37 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 8 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Nakida most popular? ▼
Nakida was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Nakida been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakida since 1974 -- 19 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Nakida? ▼
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 Nakida's data
- Nakida's decade-level peak was the 1980s (21 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.
- 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 Nakida
Nearby Names Like Nakida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakida
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 Nakida side by side: Nakida vs Nakia Nakida vs Nakita Nakida vs Nakisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nakida: Baby Name Since 1974 - 37 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakida. 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 Nakida 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.