Fikisha
An African name meaning "to deliver" or "to reach the destination".
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Fikisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fikisha today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fikisha births was 1976 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fikisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fikisha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
1976
23 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1977 SSA rank
#8,784
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Fikisha: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fikisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fikisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 45 | 45 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fikisha
The name Fikisha has its origins in the Swahili language, which is spoken primarily in East Africa. It is derived from the Swahili verb "kufikisha," which means "to deliver" or "to cause to arrive." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered messengers or those who facilitated the delivery of important messages or goods.
The earliest recorded use of the name Fikisha can be traced back to the late 19th century in the coastal regions of present-day Kenya and Tanzania, where Swahili was widely spoken. It is believed that the name gained popularity among the Swahili people, who were known for their rich trading and seafaring traditions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Fikisha was a Swahili merchant and navigator who lived in the late 1800s. He was renowned for his expertise in guiding trade ships along the East African coast and facilitating the exchange of goods between coastal settlements and inland regions.
In the early 20th century, Fikisha emerged as a prominent name among the Swahili communities in Zanzibar. Fikisha bin Juma, born in 1905, was a respected elder and community leader who played a significant role in preserving Swahili cultural traditions and promoting education in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Fikisha was a Tanzanian poet and playwright born in 1932. Fikisha Mrisho Bakari was celebrated for his contributions to the development of Swahili literature and his works that explored themes of identity, social justice, and East African cultural heritage.
In the realm of sports, Fikisha Mwinyi, a Tanzanian footballer born in 1965, gained recognition for his skills as a striker. He represented his country in several international tournaments and is remembered for his goalscoring prowess.
Fikisha Rashid, born in 1978, is a contemporary Kenyan writer and educator who has published several works of fiction and non-fiction in Swahili. Her writings often explore the experiences of women and address issues of gender equality and empowerment.
While the name Fikisha may not be as widely used today as it once was in East Africa, it remains a significant part of the region's cultural heritage and a reminder of the rich linguistic and historical traditions of the Swahili people.
People
Fikisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fikisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fikisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fikisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fikisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Fikisha a common name?
We classify Fikisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fikisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Fikisha was 1976, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fikisha is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fikisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fikisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fikisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fikisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fikisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fikisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Fikisha?
You can see how many people share the name Fikisha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.