Rakesha

Girl name

Rakesha has been given to 123 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

123

Peak year

1981 (10 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Rakesha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

8,174 babies since 1967

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rakesha.

123 babies since 1909

123 babies since 1921

123 babies since 1923

123 babies since 1944

123 babies since 1966

123 babies since 1968

123 babies since 1971

123 babies since 1971

How popular is the name Rakesha?

Rakesha has been given to 123 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rakesha peak?

Rakesha peaked in 1981, when 10 babies were given the name.

Is Rakesha a girl or boy name?

Rakesha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Rakesha are girls).

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