Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeesha since 1970
Babies named Lakeesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 747 |
| 1980s | 486 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeesha emerged in the 1970s, with its first recorded use in 1970 followed by a peak in 1977. The name exemplifies creative naming in African American communities, blending the popular La- prefix with the established name Keisha. Although it never reached the top ranks, it has maintained consistent use, particularly in the late 1970s and 1980s. The name's trajectory has been stable, showing neither a sharp decline nor a revival in recent decades. As a modern coinage, Lakeesha reflects broader social trends in name formation rather than specific etymological roots.
Lakeesha is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- (common in African American naming traditions) with the name Keisha, itself a variant of Keziah (from Hebrew meaning 'cassia'). The name emerged in the 1970s and reflects the creative naming trends of that era. Its usage peaked in 1977 and has remained stable at low levels since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keesha, Lala, Kiki
Sibling names for Lakeesha
Names that share Lakeesha's style, for a brother or sister.
