Total births
418
Girls' name · since 1982
Nakira
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 418 babies named Nakira, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 418
- total births
- 1982–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Nakira is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 418 have been recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakira has been recorded 418 times among girls since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2019.
- 418 total births
- 1982–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
418 girls have been named Nakira since 1982, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 418
- total births
- 1982–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nakira was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nakira in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Nakira's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nakira's full recorded timeline at 2002, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nakira at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Nakira popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2019
- Peak year (2005)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Nakira by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakira's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nakira births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
118 births
- 2000s
2000s
217 births
- 2010s 66
2010s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 217 births (52% of all-time use).
Nakira by state
Where Nakira concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Nakira's total US births 1.2%
5 of 418 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakira? ▼
418 babies have been named Nakira since 1982. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2005 with 32 births.
When was Nakira most popular? ▼
Nakira was most popular in the 2000s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Nakira most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakira are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nakira been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakira since 1982 -- 38 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Nakira? ▼
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 Nakira's data
- Nakira's decade-level peak was the 2000s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nakiras (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Nakira
Nearby Names Like Nakira
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakira
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 Nakira side by side: Nakira vs Nakia Nakira vs Nakita Nakira 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, 1982–2019 (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. "Nakira: Baby Name Since 1982 - 418 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakira. 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 Nakira 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.