How Many People Are Named Nekia?
Complete statistics for the name Nekia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nekia, a very rare female name, is held by just 831 people in the US today, making up 1 in 397,328 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1975 with 70 births, and since then, its trend has remained stable.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating that people with this number are destined to make significant contributions to society.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 861 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: 1975Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nekia Through the Generations
Nekia has been a name that has seen steady presence through the decades, with a notable peak in 1975 when 70 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Nekia are aged between 30 and 60, with only 89 individuals under 30 and none over 60. This distribution suggests a generation of Nekias born around the late 1970s and early 1980s, with fewer younger adopters of the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nekia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nekia
How Many People Have the Name Nekia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 831 people in the United States currently share the name Nekia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 397,328 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nekia a Common or Rare Name?
Nekia 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 Nekia Mean?
Nekia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nekia in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Nekia Most Popular?
The name Nekia reached peak popularity in 1975, with 70 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Nekia?
Approximately 831 people named Nekia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 861. That works out to roughly 1 in 397,328 Americans.
Is Nekia a rare name?
Nekia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 397,328 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nekia mean?
Nekia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nekia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Nekia are male and 95% are female.
When was Nekia most popular?
Nekia peaked in 1975 with 70 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.