Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeita since 1973
Babies named Lakeita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 89 |
| 1980s | 175 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeita is a distinctly modern American name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1973. It reached its highest popularity in 1984, the peak year for the name, and has since maintained a low but stable presence. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, Lakeita exemplifies the creative naming patterns that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly the use of the La- prefix combined with melodic endings. The name is given almost exclusively to girls and has no recorded top states of usage, reflecting its rarity. Lakeita's trajectory suggests it has remained a niche choice, never experiencing a dramatic surge or decline.
Lakeita is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late 20th century. It likely follows the pattern of other invented names like Lakeisha and Lakendra, which blend the prefix La- (popular in African American naming traditions) with a second element. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1973 and peaked in usage in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lake, Keeta
Sibling names for Lakeita
Names that share Lakeita's style, for a brother or sister.
