Holding steady.
Popularity of Jaquesha since 1987
Babies named Jaquesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jaquesha is a rare American coined name first recorded in 1987, with its peak year of use coming a decade later in 1997. Despite never reaching the top 1000 national rankings, it reflects the creative naming trends of the 1990s, where prefixes like Ja- and suffixes like -esha were blended to form distinctive, feminine names. The name has remained stable in usage since its debut, with no significant resurgence. Jaquesha is not associated with any particular state or region, as its use is too sparse to yield top state data. It remains a unique choice for parents seeking a name with a modern, invented origin rooted in late 20th-century America.
Jaquesha is a modern coined name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It appears to follow the pattern of other invented names combining the sound Ja- (as in Jacqueline or James) with the fashionable ending -esha, similar to names like Tanesha or Laquesha. The name first entered Social Security records in 1987 and peaked in popularity in 1997, illustrating the trend of creative, phonetically-based name formations of that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jaqui, Kesha, Sha
Sibling names for Jaquesha
Names that share Jaquesha's style, for a brother or sister.
