girl's name
Nykesha
ny-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 51
Nykesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 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 1996, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nykesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 35 |
How Popular Is Nykesha?
In 1999, Nykesha 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 Nykesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nykesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nykesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nykesha
- English ny-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Nykesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nykesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nykesha
How popular is the name Nykesha?
In 1999, Nykesha 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 Nykesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Nykesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nykesha?
Nykesha has 3 syllables.
When was Nykesha most popular?
Nykesha peaked in 1996, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.