Ikeshia
A feminine name likely derived from the French form of the Hebrew word "Yishiyah" meaning "God's salvation".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Ikeshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ikeshia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ikeshia births was 1980 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ikeshia. 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 Ikeshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
1980
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1996 SSA rank
#14,329
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Ikeshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ikeshia from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ikeshia 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 Ikeshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ikeshia
The name Ikeshia is a modern variant of the name Akisha, which is believed to have originated from the Arabic name Aqeesha. Aqeesha is derived from the Arabic word "al-qayyim," meaning "the eternal one" or "the everlasting one." This name is often associated with the Muslim faith and has been used in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa for centuries.
In the early 8th century, the name Aqeesha was mentioned in several Islamic texts and historical records, indicating its widespread use during that time period. One notable figure who bore this name was Aqeesha bint Malik, a prominent Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Medina during the 7th century.
As the name Aqeesha spread to different parts of the world, it underwent various modifications and spelling changes. One of these variations is Ikeshia, which emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States and some parts of the Caribbean.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Ikeshia or its variations. One example is Ikeshia Hawkins, an American sprinter and Olympic medalist born in 1977. Another is Ikeshia Israel, an American basketball player born in 1984, who played in the WNBA.
In the literary world, Ikeshia Byers is an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice. She was born in 1978.
Additionally, Ikeshia Maddox is an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded a successful marketing agency. She was born in 1981.
Lastly, Ikeshia Townsend is a Canadian actress and model, born in 1989, who has appeared in various television shows and films.
While the name Ikeshia is relatively modern and its popularity may be localized, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Arabic language and the Islamic faith.
People
Ikeshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ikeshia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ikeshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ikeshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ikeshia 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 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Ikeshia a common name?
We classify Ikeshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ikeshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ikeshia was 1980, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ikeshia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ikeshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ikeshia 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.
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.