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Lakiesha

Girl name · American · English

Lakiesha is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. 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, Lakiesha would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLakiesha peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lakiesha you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
  • HistoryLakiesha first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025

04080197120002008

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

About the name Lakiesha

Lakiesha is a girl name of American and English 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 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.

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Questions about the name Lakiesha

What is the origin of the name Lakiesha?

Lakiesha is American and English in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Lakiesha turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Lakiesha a boy or girl name?

Lakiesha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lakiesha?

Lakiesha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #1,074 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lakiesha?

Lakiesha is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. 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.