Nakisha
nuh-KEE-shuh
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
2,459
Peak Year
#203 in 1978
First Recorded
1971
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A modern, invented name likely inspired by names like Lakeisha and Natasha. Its specific origin is unclear.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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