How Many People Are Named Nakiesha?
Complete statistics for the name Nakiesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakiesha is a very rare female name, with only 252 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,310,306 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 16 births, and since then, it's remained stable, with most Nakieshas now aged between 30 and 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 260 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakiesha Through the Generations
Nakiesha has seen its peak in the late 20th century, with 16 births in 1980. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though not reaching the heights of its initial surge. Today, there are 252 Nakieshas alive in the US, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker during its heyday. This demographic distribution suggests a name that's been passed down through families without significant fluctuation in usage.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakiesha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nakiesha
How Many People Have the Name Nakiesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Nakiesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,310,306 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakiesha a Common or Rare Name?
Nakiesha 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 Nakiesha Mean?
Nakiesha means "creative variant of Nakia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakiesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nakiesha Most Popular?
The name Nakiesha reached peak popularity in 1980, with 16 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 Nakiesha?
Approximately 252 people named Nakiesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,310,306 Americans.
Is Nakiesha a rare name?
Nakiesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,310,306 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakiesha mean?
Nakiesha means "creative variant of Nakia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nakiesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nakiesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Nakiesha most popular?
Nakiesha peaked in 1980 with 16 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.