Artesha vs Nakila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artesha

Girl #59,850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, virtue"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

African American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#59,850
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Artie, Tesh, Tesha

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artesha Rank #59,850
Nakila Rank #59,946

Artesha is more popular, ranked #59850 vs #59946 for Nakila.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artesha ___

  • Artesha Nicole
  • Artesha Marie
  • Artesha Renee
  • Artesha Joy
  • Artesha Simone

Nakila ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artesha

Deshawn Latesha Darian Keonna

If you choose Nakila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artesha or Nakila more popular?

Artesha is more popular, ranked #59850 compared to Nakila at #59946 in the United States.

What do Artesha and Nakila mean?

Artesha means "excellence, virtue" (American origin).

Are Artesha and Nakila boy or girl names?

Artesha is primarily a girl name. Nakila is primarily a girl name.

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