girl's name
Lakena
luh-KEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 85
Lakena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lakena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 11 |
How Popular Is Lakena?
In 1999, Lakena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lakena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lakena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lakena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lakena
- English luh-KEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Lakena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lakena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lakena
How popular is the name Lakena?
In 1999, Lakena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Lakena a girl's or a boy's name?
Lakena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lakena?
Lakena has 3 syllables.
When was Lakena most popular?
Lakena peaked in 1986, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.