Holding steady.
Popularity of Nakira since 1982
Babies named Nakira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 118 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nakira is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1982. Its usage increased modestly through the 1990s and 2000s, reaching a peak in 2005. However, it has never been a common name; as of 2025, the trajectory shows stable but very low usage, with fewer than 5 annual births. The name's origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a creative respelling or variation of names like Nakia or Keira, reflecting a trend toward distinctive, melodic sounds in late 20th-century American naming. No top states have been recorded for this name, and its rarity makes regional patterns difficult to discern. Nakira remains a rare choice, given to fewer than 100 girls since its first recorded use.
Nakira first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1982, likely a modern coinage built from fashionable sounds (na- and -kira) rather than a traditional name from a specific language. It may have been inspired by similar-sounding names like Nakia or Keira, but its precise derivation is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naki, Kira
Sibling names for Nakira
Names that share Nakira's style, for a brother or sister.
