Lakesha
Lakesha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Keisha, derived from Keziah meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon'.
Origin and history
Lakesha is a contemporary American name that emerged in the late 20th century, created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Keisha. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. While rare in recent birth records, it remains a distinct classic of modern American name creation.
Popularity in the United States
8,168 babies in the United States have been named Lakesha since 1880. It ranks #1849 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- GA (7 %)
- TN (5.9 %)
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 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,887 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,342 |
| 1990-2000 | 787 |
| 2000-2010 | 118 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Kesha, Kiki
Fun facts
- Lakesha developed as part of a creative African American naming movement in the 1970s incorporating the prefix 'La-'.
- The name experienced its highest period of usage in the U.S. during the late 1970s and early 1980s.