girl's name
Nekesha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 280
Nekesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 1977, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nekesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 24 |
How Popular Is Nekesha?
In 1996, Nekesha 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 Nekesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nekesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nekesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nekesha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nekesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nekesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nekesha
How popular is the name Nekesha?
In 1996, Nekesha 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 Nekesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nekesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nekesha?
Nekesha has 3 syllables.
When was Nekesha most popular?
Nekesha peaked in 1977, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.