Dakeisha
dah-KEE-shah
Dakeisha is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “A modern invented name, commonly understood as a combination of 'Da-' and 'Keisha'. Keisha is likely of African-American origin and its precise meaning is disputed.”, and peaked in popularity in 1994.
What Dakeisha Means
“A modern invented name, commonly understood as a combination of 'Da-' and 'Keisha'. Keisha is likely of African-American origin and its precise meaning is disputed.”
The Story of Dakeisha
A name that sings with a bright, confident energy, like the laughter of a child starting a new game.
Dakeisha emerged in the late 20th century within African American communities, a modern coinage blending familiar sounds into a fresh, distinctive identity. It represents a surge of creative naming traditions.
For your daughter, Dakeisha, you envision a spirit of independent confidence. This name captures the bright energy and self-assured nature you see in her, a girl who knows her own mind.
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The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 1994
Total Births
18
First Recorded
1986
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