Holding steady.
Popularity of Nekisha since 1971
Babies named Nekisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 200 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nekisha emerged in the early 1970s as part of a wave of creatively coined names that blended established name elements with trendy suffixes. First recorded in 1971, its popularity quickly rose, reaching a peak in 1978 before entering a long period of decline. The name has since stabilized at a very low frequency but remains a distinctive choice. Nekisha was most common in the 1970s and largely fell out of typical use after the 1990s. Its trajectory is stable but rare, with no states having a notable concentration of bearers. As a modern invented name, Nekisha lacks a traditional etymology or deep historical roots, making it a purely contemporary given name.
Nekisha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a period when many invented names were formed by combining existing name elements such as Keisha, itself a variant of Keziah from Hebrew, with various prefixes. Its rise in the late 1970s reflects broader naming trends favoring unique, melodic names. The name's exact derivation remains unclear, but it is a clear product of modern, creative naming practices.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kisha, Nikki
Sibling names for Nekisha
Names that share Nekisha's style, for a brother or sister.
