Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Nakeysha

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

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#4,457 (1978)

Total Babies

118

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1996

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4457

Peak Rank

118

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nakeysha

Nakeysha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 15 Nakeyshas were born — ranking #4,457 that year. As of 2026, Nakeysha ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 118 Nakeyshas 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 Nakeysha

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

Noctua
Nasha
Naqua
Nokia
Nakia
Nikia
Nicaea
Noxious
Nisha
Nika
Nica
Naka

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nakeysha

What does the name Nakeysha mean?

Nakeysha 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 Nakeysha in 2026?

In 2026, Nakeysha ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nakeysha most popular?

Nakeysha reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,457 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Nakeysha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nakeysha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nakeysha include Jenie, Desa, Tenita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nakeysha

Nakeysha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 118 births in the dataset. Nakeysha's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Nakeysha'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.