girl's name
Nakeshia
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 450
Nakeshia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 9 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 1986, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nakeshia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 257 |
| 1990s | 83 |
How Popular Is Nakeshia?
In 1995, Nakeshia was given to 9 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 Nakeshia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakeshia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakeshia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakeshia
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nakeshia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakeshia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakeshia
How popular is the name Nakeshia?
In 1995, Nakeshia was given to 9 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 Nakeshia a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakeshia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakeshia?
Nakeshia has 3 syllables.
When was Nakeshia most popular?
Nakeshia peaked in 1986, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.