Lakiesha

Girl name

Lakiesha has been given to 1,897 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,897

Peak year

1979 (128 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1971

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lakiesha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lakishagirl

12,322 babies since 1967

Lakeshagirl

8,174 babies since 1967

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Shawanagirl

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Tandyunisex

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Freedomunisex

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lakiesha?

Lakiesha has been given to 1,897 babies in the U.S. since 1971. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lakiesha peak?

Lakiesha peaked in 1979, when 128 babies were given the name.

Is Lakiesha a girl or boy name?

Lakiesha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lakiesha are girls).

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