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Lakreshia

Girl name · American

Lakreshia 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, Lakreshia would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLakreshia peaked in 1989, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Lakreshia you'd meet today is about 36 years old.
  • HistoryLakreshia first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1986–2025

02.5519861989

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

About the name Lakreshia

Lakreshia 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 1980s, 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 Lakreshia

What is the origin of the name Lakreshia?

Lakreshia 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 Lakreshia a boy or girl name?

Lakreshia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lakreshia?

Lakreshia 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 #8,761 in 1989, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Lakreshia?

Lakreshia 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.