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Nakisha

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Pronounced nah-KEE-shah /nəˈkiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: Nakisha is a 1970s American coinage built from the decorative prefix Na- and the element Kisha or Keisha (itself often linked to Keziah, a biblical name, or treated as a coinage). The honest story is a stylish invention of its era.Low

In 30 seconds: A 1970s invention: Nakisha joins a Na- prefix to Kisha/Keisha (said 'nah-KEE-shah'). A genuine coinage of its era.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningNakisha is a 1970s American coinage built from the decorative prefix Na- and the element Kisha or Keisha (itself often linked to Keziah, a biblical name, or treated as a coinage). The honest story is a stylish invention of its era.

U.S. rank (2012)#18734 ↗ Rising

2012 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,459

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nakisha is an American coinage of the 1970s, combining the prefix Na- with Kisha or Keisha. It belonged to a flourishing tradition of inventive, rhythmic names in African-American families, cresting around 1978. It rose with that fashion and faded as tastes turned.

Uncommon now, it reads as a distinctly 1970s creation. Rhythmic, warm, and of its era.

Did you know? Nakisha is part of the creative Na-/Ka- naming wave of the 1970s, joining a Na- prefix to Kisha, with its peak around 1978.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Nakisha — 1970s coinage; Na- + Kisha/Keisha

Variations

NakeishaNakeshaNikisha

Nicknames

KishaNikki

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Keisha— the element Nakisha builds on

Takisha— a similar Ta-/Na- coinage

Nakia— a like Na- girl's name

Latarsha— lands in the same popularity range

Nyesha— shares the -ha ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nakisha mean?

Nakisha is a 1970s American coinage combining a Na- prefix with Kisha or Keisha. The honest story is a stylish invention.

How do you pronounce Nakisha?

It's said nah-KEE-shah /nəˈkiː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Nakisha a boy or girl name?

Nakisha is used as a girl's name.

Is Nakisha making a comeback?

Nakisha is uncommon today and reads as a 1970s coinage rather than a reviving name.