Total births
119
Girls' name · since 1974
Nakkia
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 119 babies named Nakkia, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 119
- total births
- 1974–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Nakkia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 119 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Nakkia recorded 119 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 1999.
- 119 total births
- 1974–1999 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
119 girls have been named Nakkia since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1999.
- 119
- total births
- 1974–1999
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Nakkia was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
13 babies were named Nakkia in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Nakkia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nakkia's full recorded timeline at 1983, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1974 peak of 13 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nakkia at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nakkia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1999
- Peak year (1974)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nakkia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nakkia's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Nakkia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 55 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakkia? ▼
119 babies have been named Nakkia since 1974. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1974 with 13 births.
When was Nakkia most popular? ▼
Nakkia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Nakkia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakkia since 1974 -- 26 years through the most recent 1999 data.
What names are similar to Nakkia? ▼
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 Nakkia's data
- Nakkia's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (55 total births) through the 1990s (28) -- 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 Nakkia
Nearby Names Like Nakkia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakkia
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 Nakkia side by side: Nakkia vs Nakia Nakkia vs Nakita Nakkia 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, 1974–1999 (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. "Nakkia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 119 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakkia. 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 Nakkia 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.