Total births
57
Girls' name · since 1973
Nakina
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 57 babies named Nakina, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 57
- total births
- 1973–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Nakina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 57 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Nakina recorded 57 times among girls since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1986.
- 57 total births
- 1973–1986 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
57 girls have been named Nakina since 1973, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1986.
- 57
- total births
- 1973–1986
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Nakina was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nakina in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nakina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakina's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakina at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Nakina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1986
- Peak year (1978)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Nakina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nakina's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Nakina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 36 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakina? ▼
57 babies have been named Nakina since 1973. It was last recorded in 1986. The peak year was 1978 with 10 births.
When was Nakina most popular? ▼
Nakina was most popular in the 1970s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Nakina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakina since 1973 -- 14 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Nakina? ▼
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 Nakina's data
- Nakina's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 1980s (21) -- 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 Nakina
Nearby Names Like Nakina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakina
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 Nakina side by side: Nakina vs Nakia Nakina vs Nakita Nakina 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, 1973–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nakina: Baby Name Since 1973 - 57 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakina. 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 Nakina 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.