Lakesha
Lakesha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lakesha
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Lakeisha.
Etymology
A variant of Lakeisha.
How popular is Lakesha?
Since 1880, 8,168 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakesha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #329 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #5531 in 1977. 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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Sibling name ideas for Lakesha
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Lakesha FAQ
What does the name Lakesha mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Lakeisha. A variant of Lakeisha.
How popular is the name Lakesha?
Since 1880, 8,168 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Lakesha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #329 in 1978. Its highest rank for boys was #5531 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lakesha a boy or girl name?
Lakesha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,168 girls and 6 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.