Girl · #8,766 in 2026

Nakeshia

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

Current Rank

#8,766

Peak Rank

#2,779 (1986)

Total Babies

450

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1995

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2779

Peak Rank

450

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeshia

Nakeshia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 34 Nakeshias were born — ranking #2,779 that year. As of 2026, Nakeshia ranks #8,766 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 450 Nakeshias 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

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Names that sound like Nakeshia

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

Lakeshia
Nicosia
Nakisha
Nakashima
Nokia
Nakia
Noelia
Nikia
Nicaea
Noctua
Nakajima
Macushla

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeshia

What does the name Nakeshia mean?

Nakeshia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nakeshia in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeshia ranks #8,766 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeshia most popular?

Nakeshia reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,779 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nakeshia most popular?

Nakeshia has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nakeshia.

Is Nakeshia a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakeshia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeshia include Eppie, Rovena, Glynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeshia

Nakeshia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 450 births in the dataset. Nakeshia's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,779. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeshia'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.