Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakishia since 1972
Babies named Lakishia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 223 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakishia is a distinctly modern American name, first recorded in 1972 as part of the African American coinage tradition that produced many La- names. It reached its peak popularity in 1977, and while it has since declined, it remains a recognizable example of the creative naming style of that era. The name has never reached the top 1,000 in any year, reflecting its relatively uncommon usage. Trajectory data indicates a stable but rare presence in recent decades. The name is almost exclusively used for girls.
Lakishia is a modern invented name, formed in the mid-20th century by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the popular name Keisha (itself a variant of Keziah or a respelling of Keisha). It arose within African American naming traditions, which frequently create distinctive names by blending common elements. The name saw its highest usage in the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kisha, Lala, Kiki
Sibling names for Lakishia
Names that share Lakishia's style, for a brother or sister.
