Is Lakeisha a boy's or girl's name?

Lakeisha is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 36 recorded births.

When was Lakeisha most popular?

Lakeisha reached its peak popularity in 1979 with 824 births that year. It is currently ranked #12825 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Lakeisha?

Lakeisha is currently ranked #12825 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 12,848 babies since 1967.

Lakeisha

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAfricanDeclining

#12825▼ 2050in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.

Lakeisha is a girl's and boy's baby name of African origin, coined in the African American community in the 20th century, combining the La- prefix with Keisha (from the West African Kezia or Aisha, meaning 'life' or 'great joy'). It became widely popular in Black communities during the 1970s–1980s as an expression of cultural identity and pride.

Lakeisha is a distinctly American name — vibrant, melodic, and carrying the creative, identity-affirming spirit of African American naming traditions.

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Popularity Over Time

Lakeisha was #4230 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12825, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lakeisha
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	34	#13697	▼
2010s	88	#12529	▼
2000s	381	#4306	▼
1990s	2,100	#1109	▼
1980s	5,552	#415	▲
1970s	4,666	#654	▲
1960s	27	#5526	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(57 years, 1967–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lakeisha
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#12825	-2 (-22.2%)
2023	9	#10775	+4 (80.0%)
2022	5	#16623	0
2021	5	#16601	-3 (-37.5%)
2020	8	#11660	+3 (60.0%)
2019	5	#16911	-5 (-50.0%)
2018	10	#10224	+4 (66.7%)
2016	6	#15384	0
2015	6	#15560	+1 (20.0%)
2014	5	#18015	-2 (-28.6%)
2013	7	#13990	-9 (-56.3%)
2012	16	#7648	-1 (-5.9%)
2011	17	#7289	+1 (6.3%)
2010	16	#7739	-6 (-27.3%)
2009	22	#6218	+1 (4.8%)
2008	21	#6469	-7 (-25.0%)
2007	28	#5172	-3 (-9.7%)
2006	31	#4638	+4 (14.8%)
2005	27	#4893	-6 (-18.2%)
2004	33	#4230	-4 (-10.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Lakeisha as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Lakeisha has also been given to 36 boys in the U.S. since 1976.

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Total births

1978

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Frequently Asked

Can Lakeisha be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Lakeisha is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #12825. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1967–2024) · Methodology