Nakeisha
A feminine name of West African origin, meaning "one who is loved".
Name Census estimates that about 1,321 living Americans carry the first name Nakeisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nakeisha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nakeisha births was 1978 (90 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nakeisha. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 259,466 Americans
Peak year
1978
90 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,653
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Nakeisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nakeisha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 603 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nakeisha 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 Nakeisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nakeishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Nakeisha, while Ohio, Maryland, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nakeisha
The name Nakeisha is a modern invented name with no definitive etymology or cultural origin. It appears to be a combination of sounds and letters that create a pleasing and unique name, but with no direct ties to specific languages, cultures, or historical roots.
While the name Nakeisha may have been inspired by or derived from elements of existing names or words, there is no clear evidence of its precise origins or meaning. It is a relatively recent creation, likely emerging in the 20th century as a distinctive and stylish name choice.
Unlike many traditional names that can be traced back to ancient languages, religious texts, or historical figures, Nakeisha does not seem to have any direct connections to these sources. It is a modern invention, reflecting the creativity and individuality of naming practices in recent times.
While there may be individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nakeisha, there are no widely recognized or famous historical figures associated with this particular name. Its usage and popularity have largely been confined to the modern era, potentially influenced by cultural trends, personal preferences, or the desire for a unique and original name.
As a relatively new name, Nakeisha lacks the rich historical background and associations that many older names possess. Its origins and meaning remain somewhat ambiguous, reflecting the contemporary desire for novel and distinctive names rather than adherence to traditional naming conventions.
People
Nakeisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nakeisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nakeisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nakeisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,321 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nakeisha 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 259,466 US residents.
Is Nakeisha a common name?
We classify Nakeisha as "Rare". It ranks above 91.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,403 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nakeisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Nakeisha was 1978, when 90 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nakeisha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nakeisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nakeisha 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.