Total births
51
Girls' name · since 1975
Nykesha
51 babies named Nykesha in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1996. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 51
- total births
- 1975–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Nykesha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 51 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nykesha has been recorded 51 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1999.
- 51 total births
- 1975–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 girls have been named Nykesha since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 51
- total births
- 1975–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Nykesha was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
12 babies were named Nykesha in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Nykesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nykesha splits its recorded history at 1995: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nykesha at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Nykesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1999
- Peak year (1996)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Nykesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nykesha's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Nykesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 35 births (69% of all-time use).
Nykesha by state
Where Nykesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Connecticut | | 5 | 9.8% |
Connecticut share of Nykesha's total US births 9.8%
5 of 51 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nykesha? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 51 babies named Nykesha. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 12 births.
When was Nykesha most popular? ▼
Nykesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Nykesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nykesha are Connecticut (5 births).
How long has the name Nykesha been used? ▼
Nykesha has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 25 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Nykesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nykia, Nykeria, Nykole, Nykira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nykesha's data
- Connecticut records the most Nykeshas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Connecticut 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 Nykesha
Nearby Names Like Nykesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nykesha
Nykia Girl
993 births
Nykeria Girl
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Nykole Girl
233 births
Nykira Girl
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Nykayla Girl
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Compare Nykesha side by side: Nykesha vs Nykia Nykesha vs Nykeria Nykesha vs Nykole
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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, 1975–1999 (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. "Nykesha: Baby Name Since 1975 - 51 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nykesha. 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 Nykesha 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.