Lakena
Lakena is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,375 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
Lakena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 85 babies have been named Lakena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,375 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,375
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Lakena
Lakena is a girl name .
Lakena is currently ranked #61,375 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakena include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lakena 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