How Many People Are Named Lakisha?

Complete statistics for the name Lakisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lakisha
Very Rare
African-American

Lakisha, a very rare female name, is held by just 11,845 people in the US, making up 1 in 27,861 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1977 with 1,148 births, but now it's declining, becoming more of a classic choice.

~11,845
Living in US
1 in 27,861
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
African-American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,845
Worldwide Bearers
#44,690
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (0%)
♀ Female
11,834 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
276
Would be under 30 (2%)
12,046
Would be 30–60 (98%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12,322 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lakisha Through the Generations

Lakisha has seen its peak and decline over the decades, reflecting broader trends in naming choices. With 11,845 people named Lakisha currently living in the US, the name has a strong presence among those aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation that embraced it during its heyday. As the trend shows a decline, it's interesting to note how names can become timeless classics or fade into obscurity, depending on cultural shifts and personal preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 961
Texas 819
North Carolina 771
California 693
Illinois 661
Florida 615
Louisiana 553
Michigan 542
Ohio 511
Georgia 483

✨ Similar Names to Lakisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lakisha's African-American roots

📄 About the Name Lakisha

How Many People Have the Name Lakisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,845 people in the United States currently share the name Lakisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,861 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lakisha a Common or Rare Name?

Lakisha 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 Lakisha Mean?

Lakisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from African-American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lakisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lakisha Most Popular?

The name Lakisha reached peak popularity in 1977, with 1,148 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Lakisha?

Approximately 11,845 people named Lakisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,322. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,861 Americans.

Is Lakisha a rare name?

Lakisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,861 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lakisha mean?

Lakisha means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from African-American origins.

Is Lakisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Lakisha most popular?

Lakisha peaked in 1977 with 1,148 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,845
All-Time Births12,322
1 in X1 in 27,861
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1977
World Rank#44,690
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.