Total births
430
Girls' name · since 1996
Nakyla
Since 1996, U.S. Social Security records show 430 babies named Nakyla, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16116
- among girls today
- 430
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Nakyla currently ranks #16116 among girls' names in America, with 430 babies recorded since 1996.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakyla has been recorded 430 times among girls since 1996, currently ranked #16116 nationally and more common than 9% of girls, 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 1996 to 2025.
- #16116 among girls today
- 430 born since 1996
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nakyla is currently the #16116 girls' name in America, more common than 9% of girls - 430 born since 1996, peaking in the 2000s.
- #16116
- among girls today
- 430
- born since 1996
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Nakyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16116
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 9% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Nakyla was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
33 babies were named Nakyla in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Nakyla compares
430 Top 48% higher than 52% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Nakyla's all-time total is 13% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nakyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 430 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nakyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakyla's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#16,116
Active since
1996
Nakyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Nakyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakyla's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Nakyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
257 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s 22
2020s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 257 births (60% of all-time use).
Nakyla by state
Where Nakyla concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.2% |
Tennessee share of Nakyla's total US births 1.2%
5 of 430 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakyla? ▼
430 babies have been named Nakyla since 1996. It currently ranks #16116 among girls. The peak year was 2007 with 33 births.
When was Nakyla most popular? ▼
Nakyla was most popular in the 2000s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Nakyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakyla are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Nakyla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakyla since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nakyla? ▼
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 Nakyla's data
- Nakyla's decade-level peak was the 2000s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Nakylas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Nakyla
Nearby Names Like Nakyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakyla
Nakia Girl
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Nakita Girl
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Nakisha Girl
2,459 births
Nakayla Girl
#9801 1,825 births
Nakiya Girl
#5662 1,797 births
Compare Nakyla side by side: Nakyla vs Nakia Nakyla vs Nakita Nakyla vs Nakisha
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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, 1996–2025 (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. "Nakyla: #16116 Girls' Name - 430 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakyla. 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 Nakyla 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.