Lakeisha
Lakeisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Cassia tree or sweet-scented spice (via Keziah).
Origin and history
Lakeisha is an American invented name that gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century. It combines the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Keisha, which derives from the Hebrew name Keziah. While very popular in the 1970s and 1980s, its usage in the United States has declined significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
12,850 babies in the United States have been named Lakeisha since 1880. It ranks #1417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2065.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.6 %)
- LA (7.4 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,666 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,552 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,100 |
| 2000-2010 | 381 |
| 2010-2019 | 88 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Nicknames
Keisha, Keish, Lake
Fun facts
- Lakeisha reached its highest popularity in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.
- The name blends the modern English prefix 'La-' with Keisha, a derivative of the Hebrew biblical name Keziah.