Lakesha
Lakesha is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,835 in the US, popular nicknames include Lak, Lay, and Lakie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lakesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 8,168 babies have been named Lakesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,835 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,835
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Lakesha is also used as a boy name, ranked #21399.
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About the Name Lakesha
Lakesha is a girl name .
Is Lakesha a boy or girl name? Lakesha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,835 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,399. Lakesha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lakesha is currently ranked #22,835 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakesha include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lakesha include Lakelynn, Lakelyn, Laken, Lakely, Lake . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis