Total births
173
Girls' name · since 1976
Nakima
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 173 babies named Nakima, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 173
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
173 girls have been named Nakima since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nakima recorded 173 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 2001.
- 173 total births
- 1976–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
173 girls have been named Nakima since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 173
- total births
- 1976–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Nakima was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
23 babies were named Nakima in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Nakima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nakima's full recorded timeline at 1985, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1986, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nakima at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nakima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2001
- Peak year (1981)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nakima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakima's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Nakima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
97 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 8
2000s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 97 births (56% of all-time use).
Nakima by state
Where Nakima concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.9% |
New York share of Nakima's total US births 3.5%
Even split
6 of 173 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakima? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 173 babies named Nakima. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 23 births.
When was Nakima most popular? ▼
Nakima was most popular in the 1980s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Nakima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakima are New York (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nakima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakima since 1976 -- 26 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Nakima? ▼
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 Nakima's data
- Nakima's decade-level peak was the 1980s (97 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nakimas (6 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 Nakima
Nearby Names Like Nakima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakima
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 Nakima side by side: Nakima vs Nakia Nakima vs Nakita Nakima 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, 1976–2001 (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. "Nakima: Baby Name Since 1976 - 173 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakima. 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 Nakima 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.