Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakaisha since 1973
Babies named Lakaisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakaisha is a modern American name that entered the U.S. baby name data in 1973, reflecting a trend of creative naming patterns within African American communities. Its peak year was 1978, when it saw its highest usage, though it never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally. The name follows the popular La- prefix pattern combined with Keisha, a name that rose in the 1960s and 1970s. Lakaisha's trajectory has been stable in recent years, with no strong association with any particular state. This name exemplifies the innovative spirit of American name creation.
Lakaisha is a modern American coinage, likely a variant of Keisha, which emerged in the African American community in the 1970s. Keisha itself may have been influenced by the sound of names like Keziah or the popular -isha suffix seen in names such as Aisha. The prefix La- follows a fashionable pattern of adding La- to existing names. Lakaisha was first recorded in the United States in 1973 and peaked in popularity in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laka, Kai, Keisha
Sibling names for Lakaisha
Names that share Lakaisha's style, for a brother or sister.
