Holding steady.
Popularity of Nikeisha since 1973
Babies named Nikeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nikeisha is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1973, during a period when creative, blend-inspired names were gaining popularity. It has never entered the mainstream top 1,000, with its highest usage occurring in 1979. Since then, its frequency has been stable but low. The name reflects a cultural trend of combining familiar name elements to craft distinct identities. Nikeisha is notably rare and historically associated with the mid-to-late 20th century, without strong ties to any particular U.S. state.
Nikeisha is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States in the 1970s. It likely combines elements from names like Nikki (a diminutive of Nicole) and Keisha (a name popularized in the African American community, itself possibly a variant of Keziah or a creation from the prefix Ke- and the fashionable -isha suffix). Its appearance aligns with the trend of creating distinctive, melodious names during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nikki, Keisha
Sibling names for Nikeisha
Names that share Nikeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
