Lakita
girl nameLakita entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #1260 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#1260
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5218 |
| 1970s | #2051 |
| 1980s | #1657 |
| 1990s | #5145 |
| 2000s | #12508 |
| 2010s | #13483 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Lakita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lakita alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lakita in 2025?
- Lakita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lakita most popular?
- Lakita peaked in 1986, reaching #1260 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lakita with classmates?
- Lakita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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