Lakaya
girl nameLakaya entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5445 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5445
peak (1994)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #6705 |
| 1990s | #9776 |
| 2000s | #11543 |
| 2010s | #16447 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lakaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lakaya alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lakaya in 2025?
- Lakaya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lakaya most popular?
- Lakaya peaked in 1994, reaching #5445 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lakaya with classmates?
- Lakaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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