Holding steady.
Popularity of Laketha since 1971
Babies named Laketha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 177 |
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laketha is a distinctive American coinage from the 1970s, a decade rich with creative invented names. First recorded in 1971, the name enjoyed its peak popularity in 1976, when it reached its highest number of births. Since then, it has maintained a very low but stable presence, with no recent resurgence. Like many names beginning with La-, Laketha is closely associated with African American naming traditions, reflecting a cultural preference for melodic, elaborated forms. The name's trajectory shows it has become a rare choice, making it a strongly individual option for those seeking something unusual. While it has no presence in top states lists, it remains a documented part of modern American naming history.
Laketha emerged in the United States during the 1970s as part of a trend of creating distinctive, melodic names with the La- prefix, common in African American naming practices. The name appears to be a variant of Lakeisha, which itself combines La- with Keisha, a name popularized in the 1960s. Laketha peaked in usage in 1976 and has since declined, reflecting the pattern of many coinages from that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laki, Ketha, Lala
Sibling names for Laketha
Names that share Laketha's style, for a brother or sister.
