girl's name
Nekisha
nuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 411
Nekisha 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 1978, when 40 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.
Nekisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 200 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 36 |
How Popular Is Nekisha?
In 1998, Nekisha 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 Nekisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nekisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nekisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nekisha
- English nuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nekisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nekisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nekisha
How popular is the name Nekisha?
In 1998, Nekisha 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 Nekisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nekisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nekisha?
Nekisha has 3 syllables.
When was Nekisha most popular?
Nekisha peaked in 1978, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.