Tarkesha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tarkesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 7 babies have been named Tarkesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tarkesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,215 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,215
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tarkesha
Tarkesha is a girl name .
Tarkesha is currently ranked #22,215 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tarkesha include Tar, Tark, Tarky, Tarkie, Tarke, Tarkey, Tarkeie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Tay, and Taie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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