Total births
67
Girls' name · since 1976
Nikiesha
Nikiesha has 67 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 67
- total births
- 1976–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
67 girls have been named Nikiesha since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikiesha recorded 67 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1994.
- 67 total births
- 1976–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 girls have been named Nikiesha since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 67
- total births
- 1976–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Nikiesha was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nikiesha in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Nikiesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nikiesha's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nikiesha at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nikiesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1994
- Peak year (1988)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Nikiesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nikiesha's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Nikiesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 40 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikiesha? ▼
Nikiesha has been given to 67 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 10 babies were born in 1988, its single highest year.
When was Nikiesha most popular? ▼
Nikiesha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Nikiesha been used? ▼
Records for Nikiesha go back to 1976, giving 19 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Nikiesha? ▼
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 Nikiesha's data
- Nikiesha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (40 total births); usage has since declined to 10 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 Nikiesha
Nearby Names Like Nikiesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikiesha
Nikki Girl
#3407 40,109 births
Nikita Girl
#4404 10,778 births
Niki Girl
#9639 7,048 births
Nikole Girl
#6706 6,982 births
Nikia Girl
3,728 births
Compare Nikiesha side by side: Nikiesha vs Nikki Nikiesha vs Nikita Nikiesha 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, 1976–1994 (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. "Nikiesha: Baby Name Since 1976 - 67 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikiesha. 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 Nikiesha 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.