girl's name
Nakiesha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 260
Nakiesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 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 1980, when 16 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.
Nakiesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 70 |
| 1980s | 130 |
| 1990s | 60 |
How Popular Is Nakiesha?
In 1998, Nakiesha was given to 6 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 Nakiesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakiesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakiesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakiesha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nakiesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakiesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakiesha
How popular is the name Nakiesha?
In 1998, Nakiesha was given to 6 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 Nakiesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakiesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakiesha?
Nakiesha has 3 syllables.
When was Nakiesha most popular?
Nakiesha peaked in 1980, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.