Holding steady.
Popularity of Lekeisha since 1971
Babies named Lekeisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 284 |
| 1980s | 386 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lekeisha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1971, reflecting the trend of invented names with the Le- prefix popular in African American communities during that era. The name reached its peak in 1980, the year it was most frequently given, before gradually declining in use. It has not ranked among the top 1000 names in recent years, and its trajectory remains stable with very few new occurrences. The name did not have a concentration in any particular state. Lekeisha is a product of its time, blending the fashionable sounds of the 1970s and 1980s into a distinctive identity.
Lekeisha is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities. It is formed by combining the fashionable prefix "Le-" (also seen in names like Latoya and Lakisha) with the name Keisha, which itself is a variant of Keziah or a coinage from the 1960s. The name gained some popularity in the 1970s and 1980s but has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keisha, Kiki, Lele
Sibling names for Lekeisha
Names that share Lekeisha's style, for a brother or sister.
