Lakeshia
Lakeshia is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Keisha, which likely derives from the Hebrew name Keziah meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon'.
Origin and history
Lakeshia is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Keshia or Keisha. It emerged during the late 20th century in the United States alongside similar inventive phonetic name blends. Although it saw frequent usage in previous decades, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,710 babies in the United States have been named Lakeshia since 1880. It ranks #2550 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.6 %)
- GA (10.3 %)
- AL (9.2 %)
- MS (8.5 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,705 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,239 |
| 1990-2000 | 676 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Keshia, Kiesha, Lala
Fun facts
- Lakeshia was created during the mid-20th century trend of combining melodic prefixes with established names.
- The name experienced its peak birth registration in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.