Lakeisha Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-KEE-shah /ləˈkiːʃə/
Origin: African American; English
Meaning: African American: sweet; English: lake
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lakeisha is believed to have originated in the United States during the late 20th century, deriving from the combination of the prefix "La-" and the name "Keisha." The prefix "La-" is often used in African American naming traditions, while "Keisha" itself is a variant of the name Aisha, which has Arabic roots meaning "alive" or "living." The name Aisha gained prominence in the English-speaking world through its association with Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and has been adopted in various forms across cultures. The emergence of Lakeisha can be traced back to the broader trend of unique and creative names that became popular in African American communities during the 1970s and 1980s.
This period saw a rise in names that incorporated distinctive phonetic elements and cultural significance, reflecting a desire for individuality and a connection to heritage. Lakeisha, along with similar names, exemplifies this movement, which sought to celebrate African American identity and creativity in naming practices.
Culturally, Lakeisha carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the empowerment of women within the African American community. The name has been embraced in various forms of media and literature, contributing to its resonance in cultural narratives.
While diminutive forms such as Keshia or Keisha exist, Lakeisha stands out for its unique phonetic structure and cultural significance. Overall, the name Lakeisha represents a blend of linguistic innovation and cultural expression, reflecting the rich tapestry of African American naming traditions.
Famous people named Lakeisha
In this section, you will find notable people named Lakeisha. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lakeisha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Lakeisha Patterson is a swimmer best known for competing in the Paralympic Games.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lakeisha was first seen in the United States in 1967.
Lakeisha has ranked as high as #553 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Lakeisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lakeisha is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lakeisha was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lakeisha.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2008 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 2002 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 2001 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2000 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1999 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1998 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1997 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1996 | 167 | 0 | 167 |
| 1995 | 184 | 0 | 184 |
| 1994 | 174 | 0 | 174 |
| 1993 | 227 | 0 | 227 |
| 1992 | 308 | 0 | 308 |
| 1991 | 357 | 0 | 357 |
| 1990 | 392 | 0 | 392 |
| 1989 | 443 | 8 | 435 |
| 1988 | 463 | 0 | 463 |
| 1987 | 529 | 5 | 524 |
| 1986 | 526 | 0 | 526 |
| 1985 | 579 | 0 | 579 |
| 1984 | 524 | 0 | 524 |
| 1983 | 517 | 0 | 517 |
| 1982 | 607 | 0 | 607 |
| 1981 | 648 | 0 | 648 |
| 1980 | 736 | 7 | 729 |
| 1979 | 824 | 0 | 824 |
| 1978 | 821 | 9 | 812 |
| 1977 | 798 | 0 | 798 |
| 1976 | 686 | 7 | 679 |
| 1975 | 513 | 0 | 513 |
| 1974 | 458 | 0 | 458 |
| 1973 | 296 | 0 | 296 |
| 1972 | 157 | 0 | 157 |
| 1971 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1970 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1969 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1968 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Lakeisha (2002)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 8 | |
| TX | 5 |