Nekesha
girl nameNekesha entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #2909 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#2909
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4092 |
| 1980s | #6894 |
| 1990s | #9810 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nekesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nekesha alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nekesha in 2025?
- Nekesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nekesha most popular?
- Nekesha peaked in 1977, reaching #2909 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nekesha with classmates?
- Nekesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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