Total births
620
Girls' name · since 1974
Nakya
Nakya has 620 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 620
- total births
- 1974–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
620 girls have been named Nakya since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nakya recorded 620 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2022.
- 620 total births
- 1974–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
620 girls have been named Nakya since 1974, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 620
- total births
- 1974–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Nakya was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
59 babies were named Nakya in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Nakya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nakya splits its recorded history at 2005: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nakya at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nakya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2022
- Peak year (2002)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Nakya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakya's strongest decade.
397 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Nakya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
- 2000s
2000s
397 births
- 2010s 97
2010s
97 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 397 births (64% of all-time use).
How Nakya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nakya's total volume
Nakya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nakya by state
Where Nakya concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
Illinois share of Nakya's total US births 1.8%
Even split
11 of 620 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakya? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 620 babies named Nakya. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 59 births.
When was Nakya most popular? ▼
Nakya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 397 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Nakya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakya are Illinois (11 births), New York (10 births), North Carolina (7 births).
How long has the name Nakya been used? ▼
Records for Nakya go back to 1974, giving 49 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Nakya? ▼
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 Nakya's data
- Nakya's decade-level peak was the 2000s (397 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Nakyas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Nakya
Nearby Names Like Nakya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakya
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 Nakya side by side: Nakya vs Nakia Nakya vs Nakita Nakya 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, 1974–2022 (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. "Nakya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 620 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakya. 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 Nakya 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.