Girl · #16,460 in 2026

Nakeesha

Name: Popularity of the name Nakeesha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nakeesha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,460

Peak Rank

#3,284 (1978)

Total Babies

193

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2005

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#3284

Peak Rank

193

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeesha

Nakeesha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 23 Nakeeshas were born — ranking #3,284 that year. As of 2026, Nakeesha ranks #16,460 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 193 Nakeeshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Nakeesha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nakeesha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nakisha
Nikita
Nokia
Nakita
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Noctua
Waukesha
Macchia
Naqua
Nicola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeesha

What does the name Nakeesha mean?

Nakeesha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakeesha in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeesha ranks #16,460 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeesha most popular?

Nakeesha reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,284 that year with 23 babies given the name.

Is Nakeesha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nakeesha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nakeesha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeesha include Kathelene, Gwendolin, Gwendalyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeesha

Nakeesha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 193 births in the dataset. Nakeesha's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,284. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeesha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.