Lakisha
Lakisha is a girl baby name. Ranked #35,430 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
Lakisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 12,310 babies have been named Lakisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,430 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,430
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Lakisha is also used as a boy name, ranked #17087.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakisha
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About the Name Lakisha
Lakisha is a girl name .
Is Lakisha a boy or girl name? Lakisha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,430 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,087. Lakisha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lakisha is currently ranked #35,430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakisha include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis