Dekeshia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Dekeshia is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Dekeshia often also consider Kosha, Shawntrell, Tusha .
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Dekeshia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 10 babies have been named Dekeshia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dekeshia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,957 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,957
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dekeshia
Dekeshia is a girl name .
Dekeshia is currently ranked #60,957 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dekeshia include Dek, Deke, Dekey, Dekeie, Dekes, Dekesy, Dekesie, Hia, Hiay, Hiaie, Dey, and Deie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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