Arkesha
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Arkesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 26 babies have been named Arkesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arkesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,849 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,849
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Arkesha
Arkesha is a girl name .
Arkesha is currently ranked #59,849 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arkesha include Ark, Arke, Arkey, Arkeie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Ary, Arie, and Arkkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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