Dennetta vs Lakira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lakira

Girl #59,466 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious; light"

Origin: Modern American

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#59,466
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laki, Kira, Rara

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Popularity Comparison

Dennetta Rank #59,585
Lakira Rank #59,466

Lakira is more popular, ranked #59466 vs #59585 for Dennetta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennetta ___

  • Dennetta Marie
  • Dennetta Louise
  • Dennetta Ann
  • Dennetta Renee
  • Dennetta Joy

Lakira ___

  • Lakira Nicole
  • Lakira Marie
  • Lakira Renee
  • Lakira Simone
  • Lakira Dawn

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If you choose Dennetta

Lavette Marciela Terrence Darnell

If you choose Lakira

Tanisha Kaliyah Deshawn Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennetta or Lakira more popular?

Lakira is more popular, ranked #59466 compared to Dennetta at #59585 in the United States.

What do Dennetta and Lakira mean?

Dennetta means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Lakira means "glorious; light" (Modern American origin).

Are Dennetta and Lakira boy or girl names?

Dennetta is primarily a girl name. Lakira is primarily a girl name.

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