Total births
109
Girls' name · since 1974
Nikeshia
Nikeshia has 109 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 109
- total births
- 1974–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
109 girls have been named Nikeshia since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikeshia recorded 109 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 1991.
- 109 total births
- 1974–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
109 girls have been named Nikeshia since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 109
- total births
- 1974–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Nikeshia was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nikeshia in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Nikeshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikeshia's full recorded timeline at 1984, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1986 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikeshia at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Nikeshia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1991
- Peak year (1986)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Nikeshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikeshia's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Nikeshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
62 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 62 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikeshia? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 109 babies named Nikeshia. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 11 births.
When was Nikeshia most popular? ▼
Nikeshia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Nikeshia been used? ▼
Records for Nikeshia go back to 1974, giving 18 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Nikeshia? ▼
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 Nikeshia's data
- Nikeshia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nikeshia
Nearby Names Like Nikeshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikeshia
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Nikita Girl
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Niki Girl
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Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
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Compare Nikeshia side by side: Nikeshia vs Nikki Nikeshia vs Nikita Nikeshia vs Niki
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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, 1974–1991 (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. "Nikeshia: Baby Name Since 1974 - 109 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikeshia. 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 Nikeshia 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.