Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeasha since 1973
Babies named Lakeasha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeasha is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, a time when creative La-prefix names were gaining popularity in African American communities. It reached its peak usage in 1977, though it never entered the national top 1000. Since then, its usage has remained stable but infrequent, with no notable resurgence. The name reflects a broader cultural trend of constructing distinctive feminine names by attaching the La prefix to familiar sounds, making it a product of its era rather than a name with ancient roots.
Lakeasha is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States during the 1970s, part of a broader trend of creating distinctive names by combining the prefix La with existing names or sounds. The La prefix became popular in African American naming traditions, often added to names like Keisha, Aisha, or Tasha. Lakeasha first recorded use was in 1973, and it reached its peak popularity in 1977. It remains in occasional use but has never been among the top 1000 names nationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keesha, Lala, KeKe
Sibling names for Lakeasha
Names that share Lakeasha's style, for a brother or sister.
