Nakita
girl nameNakita entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #683 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#683
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4642 |
| 1960s | #5534 |
| 1970s | #2055 |
| 1980s | #1406 |
| 1990s | #2094 |
| 2000s | #5549 |
| 2010s | #9558 |
| 2020s | #12927 |
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Nakita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nakita alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakita in 2025?
- Nakita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nakita most popular?
- Nakita peaked in 1986, reaching #683 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nakita with classmates?
- Nakita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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