UK girl's name
Nikeisha
Of African American origin, a feminine name with disputed meanings.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nikeisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nikeisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Nikeisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Nikeisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nikeisha ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Nikeisha.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nikeisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Nikeisha mean?
The name Nikeisha is a modern name with origins rooted in ancient Greek and West African cultures. It is a combination of the Greek name Nike, meaning "victory", and the West African name Keisha, meaning "favorite daughter" or "precious child".
The first part of the name, Nike, has its roots in the ancient Greek goddess of victory, Nike. She was a prominent figure in Greek mythology and was often depicted with wings, symbolizing victory and speed. The name Nike was popular among the ancient Greeks and was often given to children as a symbol of strength and triumph.
The second part of the name, Keisha, is derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa. The Yoruba people are an ethnic group that primarily reside in modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. The name Keisha is a diminutive form of the name Oluwatoyin, which means "God is worthy of praise" or "God is honored".
While the name Nikeisha is a modern creation, it draws from these ancient roots, combining the concepts of victory and triumph with the idea of a cherished and precious child. It is a unique name that reflects the rich cultural heritage of both the ancient Greek and West African traditions.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Nikeisha or variations of it. One of the earliest recorded instances was Nikeisha Poindexter, an American singer and actress born in 1972, who gained fame for her role in the musical film "The Wiz" in 1978.
Another notable Nikeisha was Nikeisha Stephens, a track and field athlete from Jamaica, born in 1981. She represented her country in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, specializing in the 400-meter hurdles.
Nikeisha Carr, born in 1984, is an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Washington Mystics and the Los Angeles Sparks.
Nikeisha Thompson, born in 1985, is a Jamaican track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, earning a bronze medal in the 4x100-meter relay in 2012.
Lastly, Nikeisha Williams, born in 1989, is a British author and journalist who has written several books on topics related to race, identity, and cultural issues.
These individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds and fields, exemplify the rich cultural heritage and meaning behind the name Nikeisha, reflecting the concepts of victory, triumph, and cherished children from both ancient Greek and West African roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nikeisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Nikeisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nikeisha, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nikeisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nikeisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4251 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nikeisha
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nikeisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nikeisha in the UK right now?
In 2006, Nikeisha was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Nikeisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Nikeisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nikeisha?
Of African American origin, a feminine name with disputed meanings.
How many people are called Nikeisha in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Nikeisha across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.