Total births
241
Unisex name · since 1991
Nakota
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 241 babies named Nakota, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11410
- among boys today
- 241
- born since 1991
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
241 babies have been named Nakota since 1991, making it today's #11410 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakota has been recorded 241 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #11410 nationally and more common than 20% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #11410 among boys today
- 241 born since 1991
- 1990s peak decade
- 20% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nakota is currently the #11410 unisex name in America, more common than 20% of boys - 241 born since 1991, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11410
- among boys today
- 241
- born since 1991
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other boys
Nakota vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11410
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 20% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nakota was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
15 babies were named Nakota in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Nakota compares
241 41th percentile among 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
Nakota's all-time total is 34% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nakota | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 241 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 15 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nakota's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakota's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakota at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#11,410
Active since
1991
Nakota popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Nakota popularity over time - girls
144 total births recorded since 1991 (Nakota as girls' name)
Nakota by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nakota's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nakota births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
73 births
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
- 2010s
2010s
68 births
- 2020s
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 73 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakota? ▼
Nakota has been given to 241 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11410 as of the latest data. 15 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Nakota most popular? ▼
Nakota was most popular in the 1990s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Is Nakota a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nakota is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 241 births, and as a girl's name it has 144 births.
How long has the name Nakota been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakota since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nakota? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nakia, Nakoa, Nakai, Naksh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nakota's data
- Nakota's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (73 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- 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 Nakota
Nearby Names Like Nakota
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakota
Nakia Boy
2,006 births
Nakoa Boy
#1536 1,137 births
Nakai Boy
#3068 947 births
Naksh Boy
#3448 486 births
Nakari Boy
#3031 224 births
Compare Nakota side by side: Nakota vs Nakia Nakota vs Nakoa Nakota vs Nakai
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Nakota
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Jabreel #11411
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Brodee #11408
727 births · Peak 2010
Luisfernando #11412
312 births · Peak 2006
Davontay #11407
570 births · Peak 1993
Abad #11413
93 births · Peak 2001
Diamante #11406
655 births · Peak 1997
Dreon #11414
176 births · Peak 1994
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Nakota: #11410 Unisex Name - 241 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakota. 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 Nakota 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.