Ladasia
A modern feminine name possibly derived from the Spanish "lada" meaning "pretty".
Name Census estimates that about 234 living Americans carry the first name Ladasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ladasia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladasia births was 1999 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladasia. 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
234
~ 1 in 1,464,762 Americans
Peak year
1999
22 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,811
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Ladasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladasia from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 116 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladasia 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 Ladasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladasias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladasia
The name Ladasia is a modern invention, likely created in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or cultural origins from ancient civilizations or languages. The name seems to be a combination of the prefix "La-" which is found in many names of French and Spanish origin, and the suffix "-dasia" which may be inspired by the Greek word "dasia" meaning "thick" or "shaggy."
While the name Ladasia itself does not have a long historical pedigree, it may have been influenced by similar-sounding names from various cultures. For example, the name "Lada" is a Slavic name of Russian and Polish origin, meaning "beloved" or "beautiful." The name "Dasia" is a Greek name derived from the word "dasys," meaning "hairy" or "shaggy."
The earliest recorded examples of the name Ladasia are relatively recent, with the first instances appearing in the late 20th century. It is difficult to find any famous historical figures who bore this name, as it is a modern creation.
However, here are five individuals named Ladasia who have achieved some level of recognition:
1. Ladasia Compton (born in 1992) is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel music genre.
2. Ladasia Crenshaw (born in 1997) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA.
3. Ladasia Ervin (born in 1995) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump events.
4. Ladasia French (born in 1996) is an American actress best known for her role in the television series "Atlanta."
5. Ladasia Johnson (born in 1994) is an American entrepreneur and social media influencer, known for her work in promoting body positivity and self-love.
It is worth noting that these individuals are relatively young, reflecting the modern origin of the name Ladasia. As the name gains more popularity and usage over time, more notable figures bearing this name may emerge in the future.
People
Ladasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladasia 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
Ladasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 234 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladasia 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 1,464,762 US residents.
Is Ladasia a common name?
We classify Ladasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 239 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladasia was 1999, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladasia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ladasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladasia 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.