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Lekeshia

Girl name · American

Lekeshia 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 Lekeshia and you get Khaleesi. Same letters, different name.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Lekeshia would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationLekeshia peaked in 1976, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lekeshia you'd meet today is about 49 years old.
  • HistoryLekeshia first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025

0132619721992

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

About the name Lekeshia

Lekeshia 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 Lekeshia

What is the origin of the name Lekeshia?

Lekeshia 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 Lekeshia a boy or girl name?

Lekeshia is a girl name.

How popular is the name Lekeshia?

Lekeshia is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #2,255 in 1976, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Lekeshia a biblical name?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Lekeshia?

Lekeshia 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.