Lakesha
Lakesha is a boy baby name. Ranked #21,399 in the US, popular nicknames include Lak, Lay, and Lakie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,399
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Middle Name Ideas
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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, Lay, Lakie, and Lakeie. 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis