girl's name
Lekesha
luh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 671
Lekesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1996 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 1979, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lekesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 340 |
| 1980s | 277 |
| 1990s | 54 |
How Popular Is Lekesha?
In 1996, Lekesha 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 Lekesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lekesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lekesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lekesha
- English luh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lekesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lekesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lekesha
How popular is the name Lekesha?
In 1996, Lekesha 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 Lekesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lekesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lekesha?
Lekesha has 3 syllables.
When was Lekesha most popular?
Lekesha peaked in 1979, when 61 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.