girl's name
Nekeshia
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 125
Nekeshia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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 1977, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nekeshia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Nekeshia?
In 1992, Nekeshia 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 Nekeshia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nekeshia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nekeshia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nekeshia
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nekeshia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nekeshia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nekeshia
How popular is the name Nekeshia?
In 1992, Nekeshia 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 Nekeshia a girl's or a boy's name?
Nekeshia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nekeshia?
Nekeshia has 3 syllables.
When was Nekeshia most popular?
Nekeshia peaked in 1977, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.