Nneka
girl nameNneka entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1890 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#1890
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2870 |
| 1980s | #3181 |
| 1990s | #3359 |
| 2000s | #9286 |
| 2010s | #14093 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Nneka are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nneka 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 Nneka in 2025?
- Nneka is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nneka most popular?
- Nneka peaked in 1972, reaching #1890 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nneka with classmates?
- Nneka will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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