Lakesha
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lakesha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 6 babies have been named Lakesha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lakesha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,399 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,399
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lakesha is also used as a girl name, ranked #22835.
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About the Name Lakesha
Lakesha is a boy name .
Is Lakesha a boy or girl name? Lakesha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,399 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,835. Lakesha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lakesha is currently ranked #21,399 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lakesha include Lak, Lake, Lakey, Lakeie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Lay, Laie, and Lakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lakesha include Laken, Lake, Laker . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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