Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakethia since 1974
Babies named Lakethia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakethia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, reflecting the creative naming traditions within African American communities. Its peak year was 1977, after which its usage gradually declined. The name today is quite rare: as of 2025, it no longer appears in the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory has remained stable at low usage levels. Lakethia is almost always given to girls, and it carries a distinctively 1970s vintage feel. While no top states are recorded for this name, it likely followed patterns similar to other 'La-' names popular across the South and Midwest.
Lakethia is a modern invented name, primarily used in African American communities. It emerged in the mid-20th century, patterned after other 'La-' names such as Latanya and Lakeisha. The second element 'Kethia' may be adapted from Keziah, a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'cassia tree,' though this connection is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 and peaked in popularity in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kethia, Laki, Keke
Sibling names for Lakethia
Names that share Lakethia's style, for a brother or sister.
