Holding steady.
Popularity of Laketa since 1954
Babies named Laketa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 251 |
| 1980s | 292 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laketa is a modern American name that emerged in the 1950s as part of the trend of La- prefixed names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1954, before the Civil Rights era, and became a distinctive choice in African American communities. The name's peak year was 1978, when it reached its highest frequency of use. Since then, it has maintained a stable but very low trajectory, remaining in occasional use without notable spikes. While never reaching the top 1000 ranks, Laketa reflects the creativity of mid-20th century naming practices, particularly the blending of phonetic elements to craft a feminine and melodic sound.
Laketa is likely a modern American coinage, possibly formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- (common in African American naming traditions since the mid-20th century) with the popular suffix -eta, inspired by names like Juanita or Omega. It emerged in the 1950s and saw its peak use in the 1970s. The name has no known meaning in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laki, Keta
Sibling names for Laketa
Names that share Laketa's style, for a brother or sister.
