Total births
450
Girls' name · since 1974
Nakeshia
Nakeshia has 450 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 450
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Nakeshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 450 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Nakeshia recorded 450 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1995.
- 450 total births
- 1974–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
450 girls have been named Nakeshia since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 450
- total births
- 1974–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Nakeshia was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
34 babies were named Nakeshia in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Nakeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nakeshia's full recorded timeline at 1985, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nakeshia at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nakeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1995
- Peak year (1986)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Nakeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nakeshia's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Nakeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
257 births
- 1990s 83
1990s
83 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 257 births (57% of all-time use).
Nakeshia by state
Where Nakeshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 15 | 3.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
Georgia share of Nakeshia's total US births 3.3%
Even split
15 of 450 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nakeshia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 450 babies named Nakeshia. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 34 births.
When was Nakeshia most popular? ▼
Nakeshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Nakeshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nakeshia are Georgia (15 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Nakeshia been used? ▼
Records for Nakeshia go back to 1974, giving 22 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Nakeshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nakia, Nakita, Nakisha, Nakayla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nakeshia's data
- Nakeshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 83 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Nakeshias (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nakeshia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nakeshia
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Nakisha Girl
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Nakayla Girl
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Nakiya Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nakeshia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 450 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nakeshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nakeshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.