Nakesha
nah-KEE-shuh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
1,050
Peak Year
#87 in 1979
First Recorded
1971
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Nakesha is a feminine name of African origin. While its precise etymology is debated, it is often associated with strength and leadership within African cultures.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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