Holding steady.
Popularity of Nekeisha since 1973
Babies named Nekeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 117 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nekeisha is a distinctly modern American name that first entered Social Security records in 1973. Its peak popularity occurred in 1978, after which usage has remained stable but very low, with no recorded rank in the top 1000 names. The name is almost certainly a feminine given name, likely a blend or respelling of the more common Keisha with a fashionable "Ne-" prefix. As a rare name that has never been widespread, Nekeisha lacks clear top-state concentrations, as no state recorded notable usage. Its etymology remains uncertain, but it fits within a broader trend of creatively spelled modern coinages from the late 20th century.
Nekeisha is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1970s. It is likely a blend of the fashionable prefix "Ne-" and the name Keisha, which itself is a variant of Keziah or a respelling of Keisha. The name gained modest popularity during that decade but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keke, Keisha, Niki
Sibling names for Nekeisha
Names that share Nekeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
