Nakita

Nakita is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,829 in the US, popular nicknames include Nak, Nay, and Nakie.

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Girl Name #47,829 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Nakita is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Nakita often also consider Tampa, Debe, Sandal .

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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 .

Popularity Over Time

#47,829
Current Rank
Peaked 1986 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#47,829
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Nak Nay Nakie Nakiie

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Nakita is also used as a boy name, ranked #27539.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nakita

Is Nakita a boy or girl name?
Nakita is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #47829. As a boy name, it is ranked #27539. Nakita is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Nakita?
Nakita is currently ranked #47829 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Nakita?
Common nicknames for Nakita include Nak, Nay, Nakie, and Nakiie.
Is Nakita a common or rare name?
Nakita is an uncommon name, ranked #47829 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Nakita?
Nakita pairs well with Tampa, Debe, Sandal, Derita in style and sound.

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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