girl's name
Nikesha
nih-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 467
Nikesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 9 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 48 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.
Nikesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 204 |
| 1980s | 206 |
| 1990s | 54 |
How Popular Is Nikesha?
In 1995, Nikesha was given to 9 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 Nikesha 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 Nikesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikesha
- English nih-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nikesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikesha
How popular is the name Nikesha?
In 1995, Nikesha was given to 9 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 Nikesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikesha?
Nikesha has 3 syllables.
When was Nikesha most popular?
Nikesha peaked in 1977, when 48 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.