Nekesha Name Popularity and Statistics
Nekesha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nekesha?
Nekesha is spelled N-E-K-E-S-H-A. The name has 7 letters.
Nekesha Popularity in 1996
Rank#11,807
Recorded Births6
- Girls usage fell 4,377 places to #11,807 and recorded 5 fewer births compared with 1991.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nekesha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1972 through 1996. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Girls | 6 | #11,807 |
| 1991 | Girls | 11 | #7,430 |
| 1990 | Girls | 7 | #10,193 |
| 1989 | Girls | 5 | #12,362 |
| 1988 | Girls | 8 | #8,391 |
| 1987 | Girls | 5 | #11,325 |
| 1986 | Girls | 11 | #6,156 |
| 1985 | Girls | 7 | #8,318 |
| 1984 | Girls | 16 | #4,478 |
| 1983 | Girls | 17 | #4,286 |
| 1982 | Girls | 11 | #5,911 |
| 1981 | Girls | 20 | #3,859 |
| 1980 | Girls | 20 | #3,853 |
| 1979 | Girls | 15 | #4,626 |
| 1978 | Girls | 22 | #3,388 |
| 1977 | Girls | 27 | #2,909 |
| 1976 | Girls | 20 | #3,407 |
| 1975 | Girls | 18 | #3,637 |
| 1974 | Girls | 14 | #4,227 |
| 1973 | Girls | 12 | #4,586 |
| 1972 | Girls | 8 | #5,959 |
When Was Nekesha Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1977 · Girls
27 recorded births
National rank #2,909
1978 · Girls
22 recorded births
National rank #3,388
1981 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #3,859
1980 · Girls
20 recorded births
National rank #3,853
Where Nekesha Ranked Highest in 1977
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #951 | 5 |