Holding steady.
Popularity of Lekesha since 1971
Babies named Lekesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 340 |
| 1980s | 277 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lekesha is a modern American coinage that emerged in the early 1970s, a period that saw many invented names with the fashionable 'Le-' prefix and the popular 'aisha' ending. Its first recorded year is 1971, and it peaked in 1978, when it was given to approximately 1 in 50,000 newborns that year. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, and by 2025 it no longer appeared in national rankings. The trajectory of Lekesha shows a stable pattern after its 1970s boom, with very few births in recent decades. While it is not associated with any specific top states, the name reflects the creative naming trends of its era, especially within African American communities.
Lekesha is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the 1970s. It likely follows the trend of names beginning with 'Le-' (such as Latoya or Lakeisha) combined with the name Kesha, itself a variant of Aisha. The name saw its peak usage in 1978 but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kesha, Kiki, Lele
Sibling names for Lekesha
Names that share Lekesha's style, for a brother or sister.
