Lakisha
Lakisha is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- with Keisha, derived from the Hebrew Keziah meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon'.
Origin and history
Lakisha is a modern American name created in the late 20th century, blending the popular prefix La- with Keisha or similar sounding names. It experienced a major surge in U.S. popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it is rarely given to newborns but remains a recognizable contemporary name.
Popularity in the United States
12,310 babies in the United States have been named Lakisha since 1880. It ranks #1450 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- NC (6.9 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- IL (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 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,412 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,869 |
| 1990-2000 | 818 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lakisha
- Lakisha Jones: Singer, Broadway performer
Nicknames
Kisha, Kesh, Keesh
Fun facts
- Lakisha saw its highest U.S. popularity during the 1970s and 1980s before declining in usage.
- It is part of a prominent mid-to-late 20th-century trend of combining traditional African American prefix elements with established modern names.