Holding steady.
Popularity of Nakeshia since 1974
Babies named Nakeshia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 257 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nakeshia is a modern American name that first entered records in 1974 and saw its peak in 1986. Since then, its usage has declined but remained stable, reflecting a broader trend of names that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s through inventive combinations. While it does not rank among top names today, it holds a distinct place in naming patterns of its era. The name's exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a pattern of creating feminine names by adding a prefix or altering popular names, a common practice in American naming culture.
Nakeshia is a modern American name, likely formed by blending the fashionable prefix 'Na-' with the name Keisha, itself a variant of Keziah or a coinage from the 1970s. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw peak usage in the 1980s. The name follows the trend of creating distinctive female names through prefixes and phonetic variations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nake, Keshia, Kesh
Sibling names for Nakeshia
Names that share Nakeshia's style, for a brother or sister.
