Total births
811
Unisex name · since 1974
Nekia
Nekia has 811 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1975 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 811
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
811 girls have been named Nekia since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nekia recorded 811 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2009.
- 811 total births
- 1974–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
811 girls have been named Nekia since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 811
- total births
- 1974–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Nekia was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
54 babies were named Nekia in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Nekia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nekia's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1975 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nekia at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nekia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2009
- Peak year (1975)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Nekia popularity over time - boys
50 total births recorded since 1974 (Nekia as boys' name)
Nekia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nekia's strongest decade.
308 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Nekia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
279 births
- 1980s
1980s
308 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 308 births (38% of all-time use).
How Nekia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nekia's total volume
Nekia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nekia by state
Where Nekia concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 28 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 19 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 18 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #5 | California | | 8 | 1.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Nekia's total US births 3.5%
Even split
28 of 811 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nekia? ▼
811 babies have been named Nekia since 1974. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1975 with 54 births.
When was Nekia most popular? ▼
Nekia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 308 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Nekia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nekia are New York (28 births), Illinois (19 births), Georgia (18 births).
Is Nekia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nekia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 811 births, and as a boy's name it has 50 births.
How long has the name Nekia been used? ▼
Records for Nekia go back to 1974, giving 36 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Nekia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nekisha, Nekita, Nekesha, Nekeisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nekia's data
- Nekia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (308 total births); usage has since declined to 53 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nekias (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nekia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nekia
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Nekesha Girl
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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, 1974–2009 (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. "Nekia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 811 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nekia. 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 Nekia 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.