Lakela
Girl name · American · Hawaiian
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #6,319 in 1980
0 babies were named Lakela in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lakela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryLakela first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1980, when it reached #6,319.
About the name Lakela
Lakela is a girl name of American and Hawaiian origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Lakela for girls from 1977 to 1989, in 9 of those 13 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #6,319 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1989, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesHawaiian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.0 | 329,670 girls |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
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Questions about the name Lakela
What is the origin of the name Lakela?
Lakela has American, Hawaiian roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lakela a boy or girl name?
Lakela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lakela?
Lakela is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #6,319 in 1980.