Lakaya
Lakaya is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,353 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
Lakaya is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Lakaya often also consider Kellymarie, Chesa, Hather .
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Historical Record
Lakaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 181 babies have been named Lakaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,353 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,353
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Lakaya
Lakaya is a girl name .
Lakaya is currently ranked #59,353 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakaya include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakaie. 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