girl's name
Lakita
luh-KEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,631
Lakita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 7 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 107 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1963.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lakita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 543 |
| 1980s | 735 |
| 1990s | 246 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Lakita?
In 2012, Lakita was given to 7 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 Lakita 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 Lakita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lakita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lakita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lakita
- English luh-KEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Lakita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lakita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lakita
How popular is the name Lakita?
In 2012, Lakita was given to 7 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 Lakita a girl's or a boy's name?
Lakita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lakita?
Lakita has 3 syllables.
When was Lakita most popular?
Lakita peaked in 1986, when 107 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.