Lashaunda
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lashaunda is an American name associated with the meaning “stone”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lashaunda
Lashaunda is a distinctly American name, likely a modern coinage that gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century. It typically combines the prefix 'La-' with names like Shaunda or Shawnda. While 'La-' is an intensifying prefix often used in African-American naming traditions, Shaunda is an Anglicized form of the French name Chantal, which means 'stone' or 'to sing.' It can also be seen as a feminine derivative of Shawn or Shaun, both forms of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Therefore, Lashaunda often carries connotations of grace, strength, and individuality, reflecting a unique and modern identity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lashaunda
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lashaunda is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Lashaunda
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
Lashaunda is listed under Rare Girl Names based on the available birth data from United States, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 5.22M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lashaunda was last recorded at #10,106 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (1996) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,614 in 1979. Its lowest recorded position was #10,106 in 1996. Over the last 10 years (1986–1996) the name fell -2822 places (from #7,284 to #10,106).
Name StyleMethodology
Lashaunda is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1979, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Lashaunda
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lashaunda features a three-syllable, vowel-rich cadence that gives it a prominent, assertive sound. The name follows modern African-American naming conventions that frequently utilize prefixes to create unique identifiers with a bold, rhythmic impact. Its structure emphasizes individual presence, resulting in a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Lashaunda
Middle names used with LashaundaMethodology
Lashaunda is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lashaunda Nicole · Lashaunda Renee · Lashaunda Denise · Lashaunda Monique · Lashaunda AnnView all 63 girl middle names.
- Total 74 middle names used with Lashaunda
- 5 boy middle names used with Lashaunda
- 4 unisex middle names used with Lashaunda
Middle name suggestions for LashaundaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lashaunda is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Lashaunda Moore · Lashaunda Mills · Lashaunda Marsh · Lashaunda Marks · Lashaunda Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Lashaunda
Sound Like Lashaunda Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Lashonda · Lashanda · Lashunda · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Lashaunda Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Lashaundra · Lashauna · Lashanda · View all 17 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lashaunda 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
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How to Spell Lashaunda in ASL
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