Rakesha
girl nameRakesha entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #6048 in 1976, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#6048
peak (1976)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8054 |
| 1980s | #7879 |
| 1990s | #10043 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Rakesha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rakesha alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rakesha in 2025?
- Rakesha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rakesha most popular?
- Rakesha peaked in 1976, reaching #6048 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rakesha with classmates?
- Rakesha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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