Nakenya
girl nameNakenya entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #7313 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#7313
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7719 |
| 1980s | #11844 |
| 1990s | #10412 |
| 2000s | #16462 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nakenya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nakenya alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakenya in 2025?
- Nakenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nakenya most popular?
- Nakenya peaked in 1979, reaching #7313 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nakenya with classmates?
- Nakenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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