How Many People Are Named Nakeya?
Complete statistics for the name Nakeya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakeya is a very rare female name, with only 784 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 420,973 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1976 with 35 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 805 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakeya Through the Generations
Nakeya has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1976. Today, the majority of people named Nakeya are aged between 30 and 60, with 22% being under 30 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a place among older generations, with a significant portion of those named Nakeya falling within the 30-60 age bracket.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakeya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nakeya
How Many People Have the Name Nakeya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 784 people in the United States currently share the name Nakeya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 420,973 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakeya a Common or Rare Name?
Nakeya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nakeya Mean?
Nakeya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakeya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nakeya Most Popular?
The name Nakeya reached peak popularity in 1976, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nakeya?
Approximately 784 people named Nakeya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 805. That works out to roughly 1 in 420,973 Americans.
Is Nakeya a rare name?
Nakeya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 420,973 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakeya mean?
Nakeya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nakeya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nakeya are male and 100% are female.
When was Nakeya most popular?
Nakeya peaked in 1976 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.