Holding steady.
Popularity of Nekesha since 1972
Babies named Nekesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nekesha is a modern American invented name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972. It reflects a naming trend of the 1970s that favored melodic, multi-syllabic names with the popular -esha ending, inspired by names like Keisha and Aisha. The name's peak usage came in 1977, though it never entered the national Top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable but very rare, with fewer than five annual births in most recent years. Nekesha is primarily a girl's name, and its strongest association is with African American communities, though top states are not recorded. As a coinage without a traditional etymology, Nekesha stands as a distinctive, modern choice.
Nekesha is a modern American name that emerged in the 1970s, part of a trend of invented names using the popular prefix Ne- and the suffix -esha, influenced by names like Keisha and Aisha. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use, peaking in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Neke, Kesha
Sibling names for Nekesha
Names that share Nekesha's style, for a brother or sister.
