Nakisha

Nakisha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2008.

Nakisha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nakisha

Nakisha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nakisha first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #761 in 1978, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,459 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nakisha in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#761 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Total since 1880
2,459

Nakisha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2152 in 1997
Babies named Nakisha in 2008
3
Total since 1996
24

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nakisha mean?

The meaning of Nakisha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nakisha a boy or girl name?

Nakisha is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2008.

What origin is the name Nakisha?

Nakisha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nakisha?

Nakisha first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #761 in 1978, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].