Total births
66
Girls' name · since 1974
Nakiea
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 66 babies named Nakiea, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 66
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Nakiea sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 66 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakiea has been recorded 66 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 1995.
- 66 total births
- 1974–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
66 girls have been named Nakiea since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 66
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nakiea was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nakiea in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Nakiea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakiea's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1995, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakiea at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nakiea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1995
- Peak year (1974)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Nakiea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakiea's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nakiea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 34 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakiea? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 66 babies named Nakiea. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 8 births.
When was Nakiea most popular? ▼
Nakiea was most popular in the 1980s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Nakiea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakiea since 1974 -- 22 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Nakiea? ▼
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 Nakiea's data
- Nakiea's decade-level peak was the 1980s (34 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 Nakiea
Nearby Names Like Nakiea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakiea
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 Nakiea side by side: Nakiea vs Nakia Nakiea vs Nakita Nakiea 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, 1974–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nakiea: Baby Name Since 1974 - 66 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakiea. 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 Nakiea 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.