Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Lakisha since 1967
Babies named Lakisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 6,412 |
| 1980s | 4,869 |
| 1990s | 818 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakisha emerged as a distinctly American name in the late 1960s, first recorded in 1967. It belongs to the wave of modern African American coinages that utilized prefixes and suffixes to create novel names. The name reached its peak popularity in 1977, making it a hallmark of its decade. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the natural cycle of naming trends where once-innovative sounds give way to new preferences. For parents considering Lakisha today, it connects to an era of cultural creativity and personal expression, though it is now less common and potentially seen as a period piece.
Lakisha first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s, emerging as part of a trend of creating distinctively African American names by adding prefixes such as La- to existing names like Keisha or Aisha. Its rise in the 1970s reflects broader naming patterns that emphasized uniqueness and cultural identity within the African American community.
Where Lakisha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laki, Kisha
Sibling names for Lakisha
Names that share Lakisha's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Shanice, Tameka, Monique, Tiffany, Ebony, Takisha, Taneisha, Aneisha, Dericka, Jameshia, Laquetta, Quanesha, Ranesha, Renisha, Shakeena, Tameisha, Tyneshia, Janeisha, Ladawna, Sequita, Shemeika, Shemekia, Takela, Taneeka, Tekisha, Kimisha, Arneisha, Chakita, Karesha, Kinesha, Kinisha, Lajeana, Lakie, Markala, Marnisha, Nekeshia, Philisha, Takeira, Teniqua, Tykerria, Tykisha, Tylesha, Vernesha
Brothers: Darnell, Terrell, Jamal, Maurice, Kendrick, Damarcus, Dmario, Dontel, Tadarius, Daquane, Decorey, Dontrae, Markevius
Names like Lakisha
Names whose popularity has moved with Lakisha's over the last 50 years.
