girl's name
Rakesha
ruh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 123
Rakesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 7 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 1981, when 10 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.
Rakesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 23 |
How Popular Is Rakesha?
In 1994, Rakesha was given to 7 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 Rakesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rakesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rakesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rakesha
- English ruh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Rakesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rakesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rakesha
How popular is the name Rakesha?
In 1994, Rakesha was given to 7 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 Rakesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rakesha?
Rakesha has 3 syllables.
When was Rakesha most popular?
Rakesha peaked in 1981, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.