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Lekeisha

Girl name · American

Lekeisha is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. 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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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Lekeisha and you get Khaleesi. Same letters, different name.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lekeisha would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLekeisha peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lekeisha you'd meet today is about 45 years old.
  • HistoryLekeisha 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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hello, little Lekeisha

US births per million girls, 1971–2025

0214219711998

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

About the name Lekeisha

Lekeisha 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 Lekeisha

What is the origin of the name Lekeisha?

Lekeisha 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 Lekeisha a boy or girl name?

Lekeisha is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lekeisha?

Lekeisha is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1998. It peaked at #1,657 in 1980, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Lekeisha a biblical name?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Lekeisha?

Lekeisha is an American girl name. It has roots in the Bible. 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.