Unisex nameCurrently #11,864 in the USSteady
Nakota
3 syllablesPeak year: 20056 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nakota's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nakota's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nakota |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Nakota through the decades
- Nakota peaked in 2005, when 21 babies were named Nakota in the US.
- The 1990s were Nakota's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nakota has risen 22% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nakota currently ranks #11,864 in the US and is holding steady.