Nakita
Nakita is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,829 in the US, popular nicknames include Nak, Nay, and Nakie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nakita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 2,990 babies have been named Nakita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nakita is past its peak , currently ranked #47,829 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,829
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Nakita is also used as a boy name, ranked #27539.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nakita
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About the Name Nakita
Nakita is a girl name .
Is Nakita a boy or girl name? Nakita is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,829 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,539. Nakita is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nakita is currently ranked #47,829 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nakita include Nak, Nay, Nakie, and Nakiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis