How Many People Are Named Lakiesha?
Complete statistics for the name Lakiesha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakiesha is a unique name with roots in African-American culture, making it very rare with only 1,831 people bearing it today, or 1 in 180,237 Americans. The majority of Lakieshas are now in their forties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1979.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 1,897 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakiesha Through the Generations
Lakiesha has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its inception, with a peak year of 1979 when 128 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable position, with most Lakieshas falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that embraced this distinctive moniker. Today, there are 79 Lakieshas under 30, while 1,818 are aged between 30 and 60, showing a strong generational shift but maintaining a consistent legacy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakiesha's African-American roots
📄 About the Name Lakiesha
How Many People Have the Name Lakiesha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,831 people in the United States currently share the name Lakiesha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 180,237 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakiesha a Common or Rare Name?
Lakiesha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lakiesha Mean?
Lakiesha means "creative variant of Lakisha" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakiesha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakiesha Most Popular?
The name Lakiesha reached peak popularity in 1979, with 128 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lakiesha?
Approximately 1,831 people named Lakiesha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,897. That works out to roughly 1 in 180,237 Americans.
Is Lakiesha a rare name?
Lakiesha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 180,237 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakiesha mean?
Lakiesha means "creative variant of Lakisha" and comes from African-American origins.
Is Lakiesha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakiesha are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakiesha most popular?
Lakiesha peaked in 1979 with 128 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.