Lakesha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lakesha is an American name meaning “favored child”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lakesha
Lakesha is a name of American origin that appeared within African-American communities during the late 20th century. It is a creative coinage formed by combining the prefix La- with the name Keisha. This practice reflects a unique American tradition of constructing names to create distinct personal identifiers.
Meaning Comments
No one has shared their thoughts about this name’s meaning yet. Be the first to comment!
Gender Usage of the Name Lakesha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lakesha is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Lakesha
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lakesha is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 363K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 31.9M births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 47.8M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 14.1M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lakesha was last recorded at #3,963 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (1999) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #842 in 1978. Its lowest recorded position was #8,285 in 1997. Over the last 6 years (1993–1999) the name fell -466 places (from #3,497 to #3,963).
Name StyleMethodology
Lakesha is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1978, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Lakesha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lakesha consists of two syllables with a stressed initial vowel sound, giving it an energetic and buoyant rhythm. It gained prominence in American popular culture during the late 20th century. Its structure presents a Bright & Joyful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Lakesha
Middle names used with LakeshaMethodology
Lakesha is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lakesha Nicole · Lakesha Renee · Lakesha Michelle · Lakesha Denise · Lakesha MarieView all 186 girl middle names.
- Total 233 middle names used with Lakesha
- 14 boy middle names used with Lakesha
- 24 unisex middle names used with Lakesha
Middle name suggestions for LakeshaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lakesha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lakesha Moore · Lakesha Mills · Lakesha Marsh · Lakesha Marks · Lakesha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Lakesha
Sound Like Lakesha Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lakeisha · Lakisha · Lakeshia · View all 22 names
Spelled Like Lakesha Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Laketha · Lakeitha
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lakesha Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lakesha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lakesha"Methodology
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage, variant of Lakeisha
More Info
How to Spell Lakesha in ASL
- L
- a
- k
- e
- s
- h
- a
Comments on the name Lakesha
No comments yet! Be the first to share your thoughts and start the discussion!