Ladaisha
A feminine name with an unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 327 living Americans carry the first name Ladaisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ladaisha today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladaisha births was 1998 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladaisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
327
~ 1 in 1,048,178 Americans
Peak year
1998
36 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,140
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Ladaisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladaisha from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 207 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladaisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ladaisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladaishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Illinois, Alabama recorded the most babies named Ladaisha, while Georgia, Alabama, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladaisha
The name Ladaisha is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century. It does not appear to have any clear linguistic roots or cultural origins. The name seems to be a creative combination of various sounds and letter combinations that are pleasing to the ear.
One theory suggests that Ladaisha may have been derived from the French word "la daïsha," which means "the leadership" or "the guidance." However, there is no concrete evidence to support this claim, and it is more likely that the name was constructed without any specific linguistic or cultural influences.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Ladaisha in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or other historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are from the late 20th century, primarily in the United States.
While Ladaisha is a relatively uncommon name, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history:
1. Ladaisha Hollins (born 1991) is an American basketball player who played for the University of Arkansas and professionally in Europe.
2. Ladaisha Williamson (born 1997) is an American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events.
3. Ladaisha Boyce (born 1982) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
4. Ladaisha Williams (born 1988) is an American former professional basketball player who played in Europe and Asia.
5. Ladaisha Stephens (born 1989) is an American former collegiate basketball player who played for the University of Toledo.
While these are a few examples of individuals with the name Ladaisha, it is important to note that the name's history and origins remain somewhat elusive, likely due to its relatively recent creation and lack of clear cultural or linguistic roots.
People
Ladaisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladaisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ladaisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladaisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 327 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladaisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,048,178 US residents.
Is Ladaisha a common name?
We classify Ladaisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 336 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladaisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladaisha was 1998, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladaisha is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ladaisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladaisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.