girl's name
Nakeysha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 118
Nakeysha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 5 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 1978, when 15 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.
Nakeysha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Nakeysha?
In 1996, Nakeysha was given to 5 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 Nakeysha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakeysha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakeysha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakeysha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nakeysha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakeysha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakeysha
How popular is the name Nakeysha?
In 1996, Nakeysha was given to 5 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 Nakeysha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakeysha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakeysha?
Nakeysha has 3 syllables.
When was Nakeysha most popular?
Nakeysha peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.