Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1976
Nekeya
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Nekeya, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1976–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
77 girls have been named Nekeya since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nekeya has been recorded 77 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1993.
- 77 total births
- 1976–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Nekeya since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 77
- total births
- 1976–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Nekeya was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
12 babies were named Nekeya in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Nekeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nekeya's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nekeya at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nekeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Nekeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nekeya's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Nekeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 40 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nekeya? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 77 babies named Nekeya. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 12 births.
When was Nekeya most popular? ▼
Nekeya was most popular in the 1970s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Nekeya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nekeya since 1976 -- 18 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Nekeya? ▼
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 Nekeya's data
- Nekeya's decade-level peak was the 1970s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- 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 Nekeya
Nearby Names Like Nekeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nekeya
Nekia Girl
811 births
Nekisha Girl
411 births
Nekita Girl
368 births
Nekesha Girl
280 births
Nekeisha Girl
269 births
Compare Nekeya side by side: Nekeya vs Nekia Nekeya vs Nekisha Nekeya 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, 1976–1993 (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. "Nekeya: Baby Name Since 1976 - 77 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nekeya. 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 Nekeya 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.