Lakenya
girl nameLakenya entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #1410 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#1410
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6617 |
| 1970s | #2182 |
| 1980s | #2032 |
| 1990s | #3394 |
| 2000s | #6247 |
| 2010s | #11184 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Lakenya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lakenya alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lakenya in 2025?
- Lakenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lakenya most popular?
- Lakenya peaked in 1979, reaching #1410 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lakenya with classmates?
- Lakenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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