Holding steady.
Popularity of Naquisha since 1978
Babies named Naquisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Naquisha is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 1992 and has since remained stable but very rare, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name reflects a trend of creative phonetic constructions in African-American naming practices, combining the 'Na-' prefix with the '-isha' ending seen in names like Aisha and Keisha. While no top states or notable bearers are documented, Naquisha stands as a unique choice with a distinctly late-20th-century origin.
Naquisha emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It is likely a modern coinage, combining phonetic elements popular in African-American naming traditions, such as the prefix 'Na-' and the suffix '-isha,' which may be influenced by names like Aisha or Tanisha. The name saw its peak usage in 1992 and has since remained stable at very low frequency.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Kisha
Variants: Nakeisha, Nequisha
Sibling names for Naquisha
Names that share Naquisha's style, for a brother or sister.
