Will my child share the name Nakita with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Nakita per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nakita in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nakita becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nakita is declining: down 1,021 places since 2011, to #5,785 in 2016. It peaked at #846 in 1998.

Is Nakita a good choice for a distinctive 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.

Is Nakita a popular baby name in the United States?

Nakita does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5785

Nakita

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nakita in their class.