How Many People Are Named Lakiyah?
Complete statistics for the name Lakiyah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lakiyah is a very rare female name, with only 302 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,091,627 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 97%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 305 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lakiyah Through the Generations
Lakiyah saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 24 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Lakiyah are young, with 296 under 30 years old, and only 9 between 30 and 60. It's a name that's really taken off in recent decades, becoming a trendy pick for parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lakiyah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lakiyah
How Many People Have the Name Lakiyah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 302 people in the United States currently share the name Lakiyah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,091,627 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lakiyah a Common or Rare Name?
Lakiyah 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 Lakiyah Mean?
Lakiyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lakiyah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lakiyah Most Popular?
The name Lakiyah reached peak popularity in 2009, with 24 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 Lakiyah?
Approximately 302 people named Lakiyah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 305. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,091,627 Americans.
Is Lakiyah a rare name?
Lakiyah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,091,627 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lakiyah mean?
Lakiyah means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lakiyah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lakiyah are male and 100% are female.
When was Lakiyah most popular?
Lakiyah peaked in 2009 with 24 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.