girl's name
Lekeshia
luh-KEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 404
Lekeshia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 16 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 1976, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Lekeshia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 176 |
| 1980s | 192 |
| 1990s | 36 |
How Popular Is Lekeshia?
In 1992, Lekeshia was given to 16 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 Lekeshia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lekeshia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lekeshia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lekeshia
- English luh-KEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Lekeshia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lekeshia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lekeshia
How popular is the name Lekeshia?
In 1992, Lekeshia was given to 16 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 Lekeshia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lekeshia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lekeshia?
Lekeshia has 3 syllables.
When was Lekeshia most popular?
Lekeshia peaked in 1976, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.