Lakisha
girl nameLakisha entered the US charts in 1967, peaked at #214 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1967–2025
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rank today
#214
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4381 |
| 1970s | #554 |
| 1980s | #525 |
| 1990s | #2268 |
| 2000s | #8001 |
| 2010s | #15382 |
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Lakisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lakisha alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lakisha in 2025?
- Lakisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lakisha most popular?
- Lakisha peaked in 1977, reaching #214 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lakisha with classmates?
- Lakisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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