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Lakaysha

Girl name · American

Lakaysha is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lakaysha would score 18 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLakaysha peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Lakaysha you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
  • HistoryLakaysha first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025

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About the name Lakaysha

Lakaysha is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

Other spellings of Lakaysha

Girl name: Lakaisha

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Questions about the name Lakaysha

What is the origin of the name Lakaysha?

Lakaysha is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Lakaysha a boy or girl name?

Lakaysha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lakaysha?

Lakaysha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2002. It peaked at #11,138 in 1998, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Lakaysha a biblical name?

Yes. Lakaysha is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What names are similar to Lakaysha?

If you like Lakaysha, you might also like Lakaisha. Lakaisha is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Lakaysha?

Lakaysha is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.