girl's name
Nakisha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,488
Nakisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 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 203 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.
Nakisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,074 |
| 1980s | 1,018 |
| 1990s | 282 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Nakisha?
In 2012, Nakisha 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.
Where Nakisha Is Used
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 Nakisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nakisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nakisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nakisha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nakisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nakisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nakisha
How popular is the name Nakisha?
In 2012, Nakisha 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 Nakisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nakisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nakisha?
Nakisha has 3 syllables.
When was Nakisha most popular?
Nakisha peaked in 1978, when 203 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.