Nakesha
girl nameNakesha entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1410 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1410
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3087 |
| 1980s | #2427 |
| 1990s | #5613 |
| 2000s | #12503 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Nakesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nakesha alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nakesha in 2025?
- Nakesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nakesha most popular?
- Nakesha peaked in 1979, reaching #1410 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nakesha with classmates?
- Nakesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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