Total births
1,137
Unisex name · since 1977
Nakoa
Nakoa has 1,137 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1536
- among boys today
- 1,137
- born since 1977
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nakoa is the #1536 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,137 recorded since 1977.
Nakoa has 1,137 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1536 as of the latest data, more common than 89% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #1536 among boys today
- 1,137 born since 1977
- 2020s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nakoa is currently the #1536 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 1,137 born since 1977, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1536
- among boys today
- 1,137
- born since 1977
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Nakoa vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1536
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Nakoa was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
116 babies were named Nakoa in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Nakoa compares
1,137 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nakoa's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nakoa | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,137 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 116 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nakoa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakoa's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 116, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakoa at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,536
Active since
1977
Nakoa popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 116
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Nakoa popularity over time - girls
75 total births recorded since 2010 (Nakoa as girls' name)
Nakoa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nakoa's strongest decade.
611 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Nakoa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 137
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
319 births
- 2020s
2020s
611 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 611 births (54% of all-time use).
How Nakoa compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nakoa's total volume
Nakoa vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nakoa by state
Where Nakoa concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 186 | 16.4% |
| #2 | California | | 176 | 15.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 46 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Washington | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Texas | | 22 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Oregon | | 11 | 1.0% |
Hawaii share of Nakoa's total US births 16.4%
Even split
186 of 1,137 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Nakoa appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakoa? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,137 babies named Nakoa. Today it holds rank #1536 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 116 births.
When was Nakoa most popular? ▼
Nakoa was most popular in the 2020s decade with 611 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Nakoa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakoa are Hawaii (186 births), California (176 births), Florida (46 births).
Is Nakoa a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nakoa is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,137 births, and as a girl's name it has 75 births.
How long has the name Nakoa been used? ▼
Records for Nakoa go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nakoa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nakia, Nakai, Naksh, Nakota, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nakoa's data
- Hawaii records the most Nakoas (186 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Nakoa
Nearby Names Like Nakoa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakoa
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Naksh Boy
#3448 486 births
Nakota Boy
#11410 241 births
Nakari Boy
#3031 224 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2025 (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. "Nakoa: #1536 Unisex Name - 1,137 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakoa. 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 Nakoa 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 June 2026.