Is Rakeshia a boy's or girl's name?

Rakeshia is primarily a girl's name.

When was Rakeshia most popular?

Rakeshia reached its peak popularity in 1988 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Rakeshia?

Rakeshia is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 53 babies in the U.S. since 1986. Its peak was in 1988.

Rakeshia

An uncommon Sanskrit pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameSanskritNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Rakeshia is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, a feminine elaboration of Rakesh, from the Sanskrit rākesh meaning 'lord of the full moon' — combining rākā (full moon) and ish (lord, master).

The addition of the feminine -ia suffix transforms this powerful Hindu masculine name into a lyrical feminine form — a name that carries celestial imagery and the luminous beauty of a full moon night.

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Popularity Over Time

Rakeshia has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rakeshia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	26	#12011	—
1980s	27	#10404	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(8 years, 1986–1993)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rakeshia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1993	7	#11467	0
1992	7	#11385	+1 (16.7%)
1991	6	#12689	0
1990	6	#12504	-2 (-25.0%)
1989	8	#9429	0
1988	8	#9006	+2 (33.3%)
1987	6	#10888	+1 (20.0%)
1986	5	#12294	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1986–1993) · Methodology