How Many People Are Named Lekeisha?

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

Lekeisha
Very Rare
African

Lekeisha is a unique name with African roots, rarely heard but cherished by those who know it. With only 758 people named Lekeisha living in the US today, it's truly special, as just 1 in 435,489 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 69 births.

~758
Living in US
1 in 435,489
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
African name, meaning 'to be happy'
🌐
Origin
African
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Joyful Resilient Caring
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

797
Worldwide Bearers
#289,943
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
733
🇿🇦 South Africa
40
🇬🇧 England
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇧🇸 Bahamas
3
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
1
🇬🇺 Guam
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
758 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
779
Would be 30–60 (99%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 785 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
81

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

📜 Lekeisha Through the Generations

Lekeisha, a name steeped in African heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1980. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable trend, reflecting a blend of classic and modern appeal. Today, most people named Lekeisha are in their forties, with 99% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong generational connection to the name's origins and cultural significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 31
Louisiana 26
Mississippi 23
Texas 21
South Carolina 10
Alabama 7
Virginia 7
North Carolina 6
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Lekeisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lekeisha's African roots

📄 About the Name Lekeisha

How Many People Have the Name Lekeisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 758 people in the United States currently share the name Lekeisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 435,489 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lekeisha a Common or Rare Name?

Lekeisha 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 Lekeisha Mean?

Lekeisha means "African name, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lekeisha Most Popular?

The name Lekeisha reached peak popularity in 1980, with 69 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 Lekeisha?

Approximately 758 people named Lekeisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 785. That works out to roughly 1 in 435,489 Americans.

Is Lekeisha a rare name?

Lekeisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 435,489 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lekeisha mean?

Lekeisha means "African name, meaning 'to be happy'" and comes from African origins.

Is Lekeisha more male or female?

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

When was Lekeisha most popular?

Lekeisha peaked in 1980 with 69 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.

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 US758
All-Time Births785
1 in X1 in 435,489
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1980
World Rank#289,943
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.