Rakeisha is a unique and captivating name of African origin, deriving from the Swahili word 'Rakishi', meaning 'the second born'. It is often used as an alternative spelling to Raquel or Rachel, but maintains its own distinct charm. Rakeisha was relatively popular in the United States during the late 20th century but has since become less common, making it a unique choice for those looking for something less ordinary.
"Rakeisha experienced fluctuations in its popularity over the decades. The name peaked around the late '70s to early '80s with a high of 11 births in 1979 and 1985, but saw a significant decline by the mid-90s with only 6 births recorded in both 1994 and 1996. Despite this, it showed a brief resurgence around the turn of the century with 5 births in 2000."