Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakeithia since 1973
Babies named Lakeithia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 67 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakeithia is a modern American name that first appeared in 1973, part of the creative naming tradition that flourished in the late 20th century. The name never entered the top 1000, but it saw its highest usage in 1987, when it was given to approximately 38 baby girls. Since then, usage has declined steadily, remaining stable at very low numbers. Lakeithia is predominantly used for girls and is concentrated in African-American communities. The name exemplifies the La- prefix trend seen in names like Lakeisha and Latoya, blending a fashionable sound with personal significance.
Lakeithia is a modern American coinage, formed from the prefix La- (popular in African-American naming traditions) combined with a variant of Keisha or Keithia, itself a feminization of Keith. The name first appears in U.S. birth records in 1973 and saw modest use through the 1980s, peaking in 1987. It remains a rare name, never entering the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lakey, Keitha, Kiki
Sibling names for Lakeithia
Names that share Lakeithia's style, for a brother or sister.
