Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeia since 1974
Babies named Lakeia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 260 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeia is a modern American name that first appeared on record in 1974, reflecting the era's trend of constructing feminine names with the 'La-' prefix. Its peak year came in 1984, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it never entered the top 1,000 nationally. The name's trajectory has been stable but low, with only a handful of births per year since the 1990s. Because it is an invented name, it carries no traditional meaning or etymological roots. Lakeia exemplifies the creative name-making patterns of the late 20th century, particularly among African American families, who often pioneered such coinages.
Lakeia first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, likely as part of the trend of creating distinctive feminine names using the popular 'La-' prefix and the '-eia' sound. It is not derived from any known language or traditional name. Its usage peaked in the 1980s and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kia
Variants: Lakeeya, Lakéia
Sibling names for Lakeia
Names that share Lakeia's style, for a brother or sister.
