Total births
264
Girls' name · since 1992
Nakyra
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 264 babies named Nakyra, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 264
- total births
- 1992–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
264 girls have been named Nakyra since 1992, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nakyra has been recorded 264 times among girls since 1992, 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 1992 to 2014.
- 264 total births
- 1992–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
264 girls have been named Nakyra since 1992, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 264
- total births
- 1992–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Nakyra was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
26 babies were named Nakyra in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Nakyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nakyra's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nakyra at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Nakyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2014
- Peak year (2005)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Nakyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nakyra's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Nakyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 59
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
166 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 166 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakyra? ▼
Nakyra has been given to 264 babies in the U.S. since 1992, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 26 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Nakyra most popular? ▼
Nakyra was most popular in the 2000s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Nakyra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nakyra since 1992 -- 23 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Nakyra? ▼
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 Nakyra's data
- Nakyra's decade-level peak was the 2000s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nakyra
Nearby Names Like Nakyra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakyra
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 Nakyra side by side: Nakyra vs Nakia Nakyra vs Nakita Nakyra vs Nakisha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1992–2014 (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. "Nakyra: Baby Name Since 1992 - 264 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakyra. 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 Nakyra 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.