Ladasha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of "Lady" and "Dasha".
Name Census estimates that about 306 living Americans carry the first name Ladasha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ladasha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladasha births was 1996 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladasha. 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
306
~ 1 in 1,120,112 Americans
Peak year
1996
30 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2010 SSA rank
#18,587
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Ladasha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladasha from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 167 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
Ladasha 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 Ladasha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladashas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladasha
The name Ladasha has its origins in the African American community, emerging in the late 20th century as a creative combination of the more traditional names "Lada" and "Sha". It is believed to be a blend of these two names, possibly inspired by the desire to create a unique and culturally significant moniker.
While the exact origins of the name are not well-documented, it is thought to have gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly among African American families in urban areas. The name's rise in usage may have been influenced by the growing appreciation for African American culture and identity during that time period.
Historically, there are no records of the name Ladasha appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical documents. Its relatively recent emergence makes it a modern creation, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of naming traditions within the African American community.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Ladasha are difficult to pinpoint, as it emerged organically within the community before gaining wider recognition. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history:
1. Ladasha Williams (born 1982) - An American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks and the Sacramento Monarchs.
2. Ladasha Francis (born 1989) - An American professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
3. Ladasha Carr (born 1978) - An American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Detroit Shock and the Sacramento Monarchs.
4. Ladasha Byrd (born 1980) - An American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Houston Comets and the Detroit Shock.
5. Ladasha Holliday (born 1985) - An American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Connecticut Sun and the Washington Mystics.
While not an exhaustive list, these individuals represent some of the notable bearers of the name Ladasha, particularly within the realm of professional sports. As a relatively modern name, its historical references are limited, but its increasing presence reflects the ongoing evolution of naming practices within the African American community.
People
Ladasha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladasha 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
Ladasha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladasha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 306 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladasha 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 1,120,112 US residents.
Is Ladasha a common name?
We classify Ladasha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 316 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladasha most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladasha was 1996, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladasha is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ladasha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladasha 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.