How Many People Are Named Nakisha?
Complete statistics for the name Nakisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nakisha is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 139,144 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,372 people named Nakisha living in the US. The name peaked in popularity back in 1978.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 2,459 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: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nakisha Through the Generations
Nakisha has been a stable presence in the naming landscape, with its peak year occurring way back in 1978 when 203 babies were given this name. Today, the average Nakisha is 44 years old, indicating a generation of women who came of age during the late 20th century. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30-60, with 95% falling into this category, while only 5% are under 30 and none are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nakisha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nakisha
How Many People Have the Name Nakisha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,372 people in the United States currently share the name Nakisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,144 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nakisha a Common or Rare Name?
Nakisha 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 Nakisha Mean?
Nakisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nakisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nakisha Most Popular?
The name Nakisha reached peak popularity in 1978, with 203 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 Nakisha?
Approximately 2,372 people named Nakisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,459. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,144 Americans.
Is Nakisha a rare name?
Nakisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,144 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nakisha mean?
Nakisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nakisha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nakisha are male and 100% are female.
When was Nakisha most popular?
Nakisha peaked in 1978 with 203 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.