Holding steady.
Popularity of Lakita since 1963
Babies named Lakita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 543 |
| 1980s | 735 |
| 1990s | 246 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lakita is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1963, reflecting the creative naming trends of the mid-20th century. Its peak year was 1986, when it reached its highest usage. Since then, the name has remained consistently but rarely used, classifying it as a stable niche choice. The name shares stylistic elements with other La- prefixed names popular in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s.
Lakita first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, likely as a creative combination of the popular La- prefix (found in names like Lakeisha and Latoya) with the suffix -kita, possibly influenced by the Russian name Nikita. The name has been used almost exclusively for girls and saw its greatest use in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kita, Laki
Sibling names for Lakita
Names that share Lakita's style, for a brother or sister.
