NAME PROFILE
Nikisha
Derived from the elements 'Ni' and 'Kisha', often interpreted as 'cinnamon tree' or 'night'; it represents a radiant individual with a warm, sweet-natured personality and a mysterious, captivating charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,165 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 1989 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 31%NY — 22%TX — 19%CA — 16%OH — 12%
Notable People
Nikisha Williams (Broadway performer, 'The Color Purple') · Nikisha Patel (British-Indian actress, 'Komaram Puli') · Nikisha Brunson (Entrepreneur and wellness influencer) · Nikisha Pryce (Jamaican track and field athlete) · Nikisha Fogo (Professional ballet dancer, San Francisco Ballet)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NikiKishaKikiNish
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