Nakisha is a unique and captivating given name, of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'Nakisha', meaning 'she will have a child'. It is often spelled Nakisha but can also appear as Nakisha or Nakishia. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has since been embraced internationally. Nakisha is not attached to any particular month or day, making it an independent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
The name Nakisha experienced a significant peak in popularity during the mid-1970s, with over 100 births annually between 1974 and 1978, reaching its highest point at 203 births in 1978. However, this popularity declined steadily throughout the following decades, dropping below 50 births per year after 1989, and fluctuating between single digits from 1996 onwards. Overall, there have been a total of 2459 births with the name Nakisha since 1971.