girl's name
Rakisha
ruh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 173
Rakisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 8 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 21 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.
Rakisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 107 |
| 1990s | 27 |
How Popular Is Rakisha?
In 1994, Rakisha was given to 8 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 Rakisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rakisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rakisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rakisha
- English ruh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Rakisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rakisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rakisha
How popular is the name Rakisha?
In 1994, Rakisha was given to 8 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 Rakisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Rakisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rakisha?
Rakisha has 3 syllables.
When was Rakisha most popular?
Rakisha peaked in 1981, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.