Total births
21
Girls' name · since 1977
Nakila
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Nakila, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Nakila is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 21 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Nakila recorded 21 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 2003.
- 21 total births
- 1977–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 girls have been named Nakila since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 21
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Nakila was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nakila in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Nakila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakila's SSA record in two at 1991 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 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakila at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nakila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2003
- Peak year (1983)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Nakila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakila's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Nakila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (29% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakila? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 21 babies named Nakila. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 6 births.
When was Nakila most popular? ▼
Nakila was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Nakila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakila since 1977 -- 27 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Nakila? ▼
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 Nakila's data
- Nakila's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- 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 Nakila
Nearby Names Like Nakila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakila
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 Nakila side by side: Nakila vs Nakia Nakila vs Nakita Nakila 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, 1977–2003 (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. "Nakila: Baby Name Since 1977 - 21 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakila. 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 Nakila 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.