Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakea since 1975
Babies named Lakea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 96 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakea is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975. It reached its peak usage in 1985, but has never entered the top 1,000 names and remains uncommon. The trajectory of Lakea has been stable, with small numbers of births each year but no sustained growth. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely follows the pattern of other modern names formed from nature words and popular suffixes. The name has no strong association with any particular state or region.
Lakea appears to be a modern coinage, likely arising in the late 20th century. It may be a feminized form of Lake or a variant of names like Lakeisha, which themselves were created from the word lake and the popular -isha suffix. The name has remained rare since its first recorded appearance in 1975, with peak usage in 1985.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lake, Kea, Lala
Sibling names for Lakea
Names that share Lakea's style, for a brother or sister.
