How Many People Are Named Nakesha?
Complete statistics for the name Nakesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakesha is a very rare female name, with only 1,015 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 325,221 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 87 births, showing its stable presence over decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 1,050 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakesha Through the Generations
Nakesha has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak in 1979 marking a high point in its usage. Today, the majority of those named Nakesha are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic. With a total of 1,050 births recorded since its inception, Nakesha remains a name that's both classic and modern, blending traditional roots with contemporary appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nakesha
How Many People Have the Name Nakesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,015 people in the United States currently share the name Nakesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 325,221 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakesha a Common or Rare Name?
Nakesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nakesha Mean?
Nakesha means "creative variant of Nakeisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nakesha Most Popular?
The name Nakesha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 87 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nakesha?
Approximately 1,015 people named Nakesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,050. That works out to roughly 1 in 325,221 Americans.
Is Nakesha a rare name?
Nakesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 325,221 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakesha mean?
Nakesha means "creative variant of Nakeisha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nakesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nakesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Nakesha most popular?
Nakesha peaked in 1979 with 87 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.