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Lakenda

Girl name · American

Lakenda is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Lakenda has the name Laken hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lakenda would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLakenda peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lakenda you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryLakenda 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.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

02.5519771991

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Lakenda

Lakenda is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

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Questions about the name Lakenda

What is the origin of the name Lakenda?

Lakenda 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 Lakenda a boy or girl name?

Lakenda is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lakenda?

Lakenda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #7,567 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Lakenda a biblical name?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Lakenda?

Lakenda is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.