girl's name
Yakisha
yuh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 43
Yakisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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 1975, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yakisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 14 |
How Popular Is Yakisha?
In 1981, Yakisha 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 Yakisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yakisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yakisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yakisha
- English yuh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Yakisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yakisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yakisha
How popular is the name Yakisha?
In 1981, Yakisha 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 Yakisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Yakisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yakisha?
Yakisha has 3 syllables.
When was Yakisha most popular?
Yakisha peaked in 1975, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.