Nakita is a distinctive choice, ranked #5785 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Nakita in their class.
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UK Rank 2016
#5785
About the Name Nakita
Nakita is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 78 places over five years. Its high point was #846 in 1998, and it now sits at #5785. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Nakita is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nakita
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Nakita per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nakita in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nakita has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 78 places in the last five years. Its peak was #846 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Nakita is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Nakita does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Nakitas in the wild.
3
UK babies named Nakita (2016)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 78 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nakita
Likely around 1 other Nakita in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2016)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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