Lakeya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlah-KEY-ah / lɑːˈkeɪ.əAfrican American; English
Meaning
African American: a combination of 'La' and 'Keya'; English: derived from the name 'Kaya'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lakeya is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending sounds and syllables. The name has gained popularity since the late 20th century, often associated with individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Lakeya has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among African American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lakea
- Lakeya
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lakeya was first seen in the United States in 1972. Lakeya has ranked as high as #1046 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Lakeya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lakeya (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 69 |
| 1980 | 62 |
| 1981 | 73 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 58 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 54 |
| 1986 | 49 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |