Narkita
A feminine name of Indian origin, potentially meaning "beautiful flower".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Narkita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Narkita today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Narkita births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Narkita. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Narkita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1977 SSA rank
#8,125
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Narkita: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Narkita by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Narkita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Narkita
The name Narkita is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars on its linguistic roots or historical significance. Some theories suggest it may have derived from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "divine nectar" or "celestial ambrosia," but there is little evidence to support this claim.
Narkita does not appear to have been a common name in any major world religion, historical text, or ancient civilization. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 19th century, primarily in parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Narkita was a Russian novelist and poet, Narkita Ivanovna Petrovskaya (1875-1941). Her works, though largely forgotten today, were popular among literary circles in St. Petersburg during the early 20th century.
Another notable figure was Narkita Karimova (1902-1988), a Uzbek educator and women's rights activist who played a significant role in promoting literacy and educational opportunities for women in Central Asia during the Soviet era.
In the realm of the performing arts, Narkita Stepanova (1920-1997) was a celebrated Russian ballerina and choreographer, known for her innovative interpretations of classical ballet works and her contributions to the Bolshoi Ballet.
Moving to the world of science, Narkita Koroleva (1935-2018) was a renowned Russian astrophysicist and cosmologist, who made groundbreaking discoveries in the study of black holes and the early universe.
Finally, Narkita Aliyeva (1948-2012) was an Azerbaijani politician and diplomat, serving as the country's first female ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
While not a particularly common name, Narkita has been borne by a diverse range of individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human achievement.
People
Narkita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Narkita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Narkita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Narkita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Narkita going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Narkita a common name?
We classify Narkita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Narkita most popular?
The single biggest year for Narkita was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Narkita is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Narkita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Narkita in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.