Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Lakiah since 1990
Babies named Lakiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Lakiah is a rare and modern name, first recorded in the U.S. in 1990. It has never appeared in the national top 1,000, though it reached its peak usage in 2002. Since around 2020, its trajectory has been rising slightly, reflecting renewed interest in similar La- prefixed names like Laniyah and Lailah. Its origins are typical of late 20th-century African American naming traditions, which blend phonetic creativity with familiar suffixes. While no top states are associated with Lakiah, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that sounds contemporary and melodic.
Lakiah is a relatively recent name in the United States, first recorded in 1990. It likely belongs to the group of invented names beginning with the fashionable prefix La-, common in African American naming practices from the late 20th century. Possible inspirations include Lakisha or Lakeisha, which are themselves creative variants of Keisha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laki, Kiah
Variants: Lakiha, Lakiya
Sibling names for Lakiah
Names that share Lakiah's style, for a brother or sister.
