Ladaisha
A girl's name of African origin with 336 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ladaisha is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 336 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Ladaisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ladaisha is a girl's baby name of African origin, a creative compound of La- (a warm, familiar prefix) and -daisha — possibly connected to the Swahili or Arabic root daishe or a variant of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living well' — a name of vitality and joy.
Ladaisha has the flowing, four-syllable quality that gives it natural musicality. The La- opening is warm and accessible, while the -daisha conclusion carries potential Arabic life-meaning beneath its American creative naming identity. A name built to sound both personal and full of energy.
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Ladaisha is cataloged under the African naming tradition. African naming traditions are extraordinarily diverse, often tying a child’s name to circumstances of birth, family aspirations, or spiritual significance.
In the U.S., Ladaisha has been recorded as a girl's name since 1985, with 336 total births. Browse the African names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ladaisha has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1985.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 104 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 207 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 18 | — |
The Story of Ladaisha
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Ladaisha is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Ladaisha are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.
How rare is Ladaisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ladaisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1985, peaked in the 1990s with 207 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ladaisha by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1985–2011)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | #14140 |
| 2009 | 5 | #18887 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14666 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12201 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15553 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12255 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9404 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6891 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5716 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5240 |
| 1999 | 24 | #4664 |
| 1998 | 36 | #3393 |
| 1997 | 31 | #3671 |
| 1996 | 25 | #4255 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3632 |
| 1994 | 14 | #6506 |
| 1993 | 10 | #8399 |
| 1992 | 16 | #5876 |
| 1991 | 10 | #8311 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7603 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1985–2011