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Lakietha

Girl name · American

Lakietha is an American girl name. 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, Lakietha would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLakietha peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lakietha you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryLakietha first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025

02.5519731990

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

About the name Lakietha

Lakietha 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 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 Lakietha

What is the origin of the name Lakietha?

Lakietha 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 Lakietha a boy or girl name?

Lakietha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lakietha?

Lakietha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1990. It peaked at #7,567 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lakietha?

Lakietha is an American girl name. 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.