Total births
464
Girls' name · since 1971
Nikesha
464 babies named Nikesha in U.S. Social Security records since 1971, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 464
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
464 girls have been named Nikesha since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikesha recorded 464 times among girls since 1971, 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 1971 to 1995.
- 464 total births
- 1971–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
464 girls have been named Nikesha since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 464
- total births
- 1971–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Nikesha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
48 babies were named Nikesha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Nikesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikesha's full recorded timeline at 1983, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1971, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikesha at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Nikesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1995
- Peak year (1977)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Nikesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikesha's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Nikesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
204 births
- 1980s
1980s
206 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 206 births (44% of all-time use).
Nikesha by state
Where Nikesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Nikesha's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 464 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikesha? ▼
464 babies have been named Nikesha since 1971. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1977 with 48 births.
When was Nikesha most popular? ▼
Nikesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Nikesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikesha are California (10 births), Florida (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Nikesha been used? ▼
Nikesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 25 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Nikesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikki, Nikita, Niki, Nikole, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nikesha's data
- Nikesha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nikeshas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nikesha
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–1995 (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. "Nikesha: Baby Name Since 1971 - 464 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikesha. 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 Nikesha 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 July 2026.