Lashay
Lashay is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'La-' and Shay, meaning 'hawk-like' or 'stately' from its Irish root.
Origin and history
Lashay is a modern American name created by combining the popular French-inspired prefix 'La-' with the name Shay. It gained noticeable traction in the late 20th century in the United States. Today it remains a uniquely styled choice given to a small number of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,837 babies in the United States have been named Lashay since 1880. It ranks #3330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2054.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- IL (14 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- PA (10.3 %)
- MD (8.6 %)
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 | 238 |
| 1980-1990 | 662 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,032 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Fun facts
- Lashay emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century as part of a broader U.S. naming trend blending phonetic prefixes with established short names.