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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.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

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Personality Traits

UniqueCreativeIndependentStrong-willed

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