Neka
girl nameNeka entered the US charts in 1973, peaked at #5544 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1973–2025
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rank today
#5544
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6927 |
| 1980s | #8407 |
| 1990s | #10650 |
| 2010s | #14824 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Neka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Neka alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Neka in 2025?
- Neka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Neka most popular?
- Neka peaked in 1980, reaching #5544 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Neka with classmates?
- Neka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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