Lakenya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-KEN-yah / ləˈkɛnjəAmerican; African American
Meaning
American: a place name; African American: derived from the name Lake
Historical & Cultural Background
Lakenya is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a trend of creating unique names by combining elements from nature and traditional names. The name is often associated with a sense of individuality and cultural identity.
Trend Summary
Lakenya has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly during the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lakenya was first seen in the United States in 1969. Lakenya has ranked as high as #1039 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Mississippi, California, Florida, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Lakenya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lakenya (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 45 |
| 1974 | 47 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1976 | 67 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1978 | 73 |
| 1979 | 87 |
| 1980 | 68 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1982 | 80 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 51 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 46 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |