girl's name
Nakesha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,050
Nakesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1979, when 87 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 396 |
| 1980s | 443 |
| 1990s | 191 |
| 2000s | 20 |
How Popular Is Nakesha?
In 2002, Nakesha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nakesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakesha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nakesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakesha
How popular is the name Nakesha?
In 2002, Nakesha was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nakesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakesha?
Nakesha has 3 syllables.
When was Nakesha most popular?
Nakesha peaked in 1979, when 87 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.