Nowaki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Brüderfelde.
The place is now called Nowaki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nowaken | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1938 |
| Brüderfelde | German Empire | Johannisburg | 1939 |
| Nowaki | Under Polish administration | Pisz | 1945 |
| Nowaki | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |