Akesha
Girl nameAkesha has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 1978.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
133
Peak year
1978 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1973
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Akesha — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Akesha.
Sibling name ideas for Akesha
Same era and popularity as Akesha, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Akesha?
Akesha has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Akesha peak?
Akesha peaked in 1978, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Akesha a girl or boy name?
Akesha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Akesha are girls).
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