Nikisha is a distinctive choice, ranked #4763 in 2017. Your child is likely to be the only Nikisha in their class.
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UK Rank 2017
#4763
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About the Name Nikisha
Nikisha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2136 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1176 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Nikisha is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nikisha in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nikisha
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Nikisha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nikisha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nikisha is declining: down 1,082 places since 2012, to #4,763 in 2017. It peaked at #1,176 in 1997.
Nikisha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Nikisha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Nikishas in the wild.
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UK babies named Nikisha (2017)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 2136 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nikisha
Almost certainly the only Nikisha in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2017)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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