Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1991
Nakirah
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Nakirah, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1991–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Nakirah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 27 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Nakirah recorded 27 times among girls since 1991, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2016.
- 27 total births
- 1991–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Nakirah since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 27
- total births
- 1991–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Nakirah was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nakirah in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Nakirah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nakirah splits its recorded history at 2008: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nakirah at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Nakirah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2016
- Peak year (1995)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nakirah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nakirah's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Nakirah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 15 births (56% of all-time use).
Nakirah by state
Where Nakirah concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 5 | 18.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 18.5% |
New Jersey share of Nakirah's total US births 18.5%
Even split
5 of 27 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakirah? ▼
27 babies have been named Nakirah since 1991. It was last recorded in 2016. The peak year was 1995 with 10 births.
When was Nakirah most popular? ▼
Nakirah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Nakirah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakirah are New Jersey (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nakirah been used? ▼
Nakirah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 26 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Nakirah? ▼
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 Nakirah's data
- Nakirah's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Nakirahs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Nakirah
Nearby Names Like Nakirah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakirah
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 Nakirah side by side: Nakirah vs Nakia Nakirah vs Nakita Nakirah 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, 1991–2016 (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. "Nakirah: Baby Name Since 1991 - 27 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakirah. 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 Nakirah 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.