Lakeisha
Lakeisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lakeisha
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Etymology
An African-American creation from the 1970s, possibly La- + Keisha.
How popular is Lakeisha?
Since 1880, 12,850 girls and 36 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakeisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #286 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #4030 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Lakeisha FAQ
What does the name Lakeisha mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage. An African-American creation from the 1970s, possibly La- + Keisha.
How popular is the name Lakeisha?
Since 1880, 12,850 girls and 36 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakeisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #286 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #4030 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lakeisha a boy or girl name?
Lakeisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,850 girls and 36 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.