Lakela
Lakela is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,889 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
Lakela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 65 babies have been named Lakela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,889 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,889
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Lakela
Lakela is a girl name .
Lakela is currently ranked #27,889 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakela include Lak, Lay, Lakie, and Lakeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lakela 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