Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1977
Nekeda
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Nekeda, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1977–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 girls have been named Nekeda since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nekeda has been recorded 10 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1987.
- 10 total births
- 1977–1987 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Nekeda since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1987.
- 10
- total births
- 1977–1987
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nekeda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
5 babies were named Nekeda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Nekeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nekeda splits its recorded history at 1987: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births).
Nekeda at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nekeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1987
- Peak year (1977)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Nekeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nekeda's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nekeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nekeda? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 10 babies named Nekeda. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 5 births.
When was Nekeda most popular? ▼
Nekeda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Nekeda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nekeda since 1977 -- 11 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Nekeda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nekia, Nekisha, Nekita, Nekesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nekeda's data
- Nekeda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Nekeda
Nearby Names Like Nekeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nekeda
Nekia Girl
811 births
Nekisha Girl
411 births
Nekita Girl
368 births
Nekesha Girl
280 births
Nekeisha Girl
269 births
Compare Nekeda side by side: Nekeda vs Nekia Nekeda vs Nekisha Nekeda vs Nekita
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, 1977–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nekeda: Baby Name Since 1977 - 10 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nekeda. 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 Nekeda 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.