Combination of the prefix Na- and the name Keisha
Nakisha is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'Na-' with the name Keisha. Keisha itself is thought to have roots in the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon tree', though in this form it is primarily a 20th-century cultural innovation.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Nakisha in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
