Total births
234
Girls' name · since 1985
Nakyia
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 234 babies named Nakyia, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 234
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
234 girls have been named Nakyia since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakyia has been recorded 234 times among girls since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2019.
- 234 total births
- 1985–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
234 girls have been named Nakyia since 1985, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 234
- total births
- 1985–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Nakyia was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
22 babies were named Nakyia in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Nakyia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakyia's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakyia at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Nakyia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2019
- Peak year (2004)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Nakyia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakyia's strongest decade.
144 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Nakyia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 144 births (62% of all-time use).
Nakyia by state
Where Nakyia concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 2.1% |
Ohio share of Nakyia's total US births 2.1%
5 of 234 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakyia? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 234 babies named Nakyia. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 22 births.
When was Nakyia most popular? ▼
Nakyia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 144 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Nakyia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakyia are Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Nakyia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakyia since 1985 -- 35 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Nakyia? ▼
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 Nakyia's data
- Nakyia's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (144 total births) through the 2010s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Nakyias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Nakyia
Nearby Names Like Nakyia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakyia
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 Nakyia side by side: Nakyia vs Nakia Nakyia vs Nakita Nakyia 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, 1985–2019 (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. "Nakyia: Baby Name Since 1985 - 234 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakyia. 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 Nakyia 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.