girl's name
Lakisha
luh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 12,433
Lakisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 6 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 1977, when 1,148 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lakisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 6,424 |
| 1980s | 4,869 |
| 1990s | 818 |
| 2000s | 157 |
| 2010s | 17 |
How Popular Is Lakisha?
In 2016, Lakisha was given to 6 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.
Where Lakisha Is Used
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 Lakisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lakisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lakisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lakisha
- English luh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lakisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lakisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lakisha
How popular is the name Lakisha?
In 2016, Lakisha was given to 6 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 Lakisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lakisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lakisha?
Lakisha has 3 syllables.
When was Lakisha most popular?
Lakisha peaked in 1977, when 1,148 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.