How Many People Are Named Nakita?
Complete statistics for the name Nakita: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakita is a very rare female name, with only 2,931 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 112,580 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 269 births, but its trend has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 3,018 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: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakita Through the Generations
Nakita has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1986 when 269 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Nakita are around 38 years old, with a significant portion still under 30. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, with a fair spread across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakita's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nakita
How Many People Have the Name Nakita?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,931 people in the United States currently share the name Nakita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 112,580 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakita a Common or Rare Name?
Nakita 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 Nakita Mean?
Nakita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakita in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Nakita Most Popular?
The name Nakita reached peak popularity in 1986, with 269 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 Nakita?
Approximately 2,931 people named Nakita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,018. That works out to roughly 1 in 112,580 Americans.
Is Nakita a rare name?
Nakita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 112,580 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakita mean?
Nakita means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nakita more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Nakita are male and 99% are female.
When was Nakita most popular?
Nakita peaked in 1986 with 269 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.