Yakisha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yakisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 43 babies have been named Yakisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yakisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,335 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,335
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yakisha
Yakisha is a girl name .
Yakisha is currently ranked #61,335 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yakisha include Yak, Yaki, Yakiy, Yakiie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Yay, Yaie, and Yakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yakisha include Yakira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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