Holding steady.
Popularity of Rakesha since 1975
Babies named Rakesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rakesha emerged in the mid-1970s and peaked in 1976, after which it became stable but rare. The name's usage has always been modest, with no state-level popularity spikes. Its modern formation aligns with other -isha and -esha coinages from that era, like Keisha and Tameka. Because it likely lacks a root meaning beyond a stylish sound, Rakesha remains a distinctive choice without deep historical roots.
Rakesha first appeared in the United States in the mid-1970s. It is most likely a modern coinage, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix 'Ra-' (as in Rakeisha or Ramona) with the suffix '-kesha' (influenced by names like Lakeisha and Tameka). The name has been steadily rare since its peak in 1976.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Raki, Kesha, Rae, Kiki
Sibling names for Rakesha
Names that share Rakesha's style, for a brother or sister.
