Lakee
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from a Native American language.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Lakee. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Lakee today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakee births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lakee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,349
Tracked since 1979
Gender
Gender distribution for Lakee
Lakee is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 13 total registrations, 6 (46.2%) were male and 7 (53.8%) were female.
Lakee as a male name
- Ranked #8,349 in 1994
- 6 male births in 1994
- Peak: 1994 (6 births)
Lakee as a female name
- Ranked #8,505 in 1979
- 7 female births in 1979
- Peak: 1979 (7 births)
Popularity
Lakee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakee from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakee 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 Lakee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakee
The name Lakee is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmī," which means "prosperity" or "good fortune." This name is closely associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, Lakshmi is revered as one of the principal deities and is often depicted as a beautiful woman adorned with gold and jewels, sitting or standing on a lotus flower. The name Lakee is considered a feminine variant of Lakshmi and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who bear it.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Lakee can be traced back to ancient India, where it was commonly used as a given name for girls. Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore this name, including:
1. Lakee Amma (1335-1420), a renowned Indian poet and mystic from the Vijayanagar Empire, known for her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings.
2. Lakee Bai (1828-1858), an Indian freedom fighter and warrior who fought against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
3. Lakee Devi (1501-1576), a Hindu queen and regent of the Rajput kingdom of Marwar (present-day Rajasthan, India), known for her diplomatic skills and patronage of the arts.
4. Lakee Chand (1670-1738), an Indian poet and writer from the Mughal Empire, renowned for her contributions to Urdu and Persian literature.
5. Lakee Narain (1827-1892), an Indian scholar and educationist who played a significant role in promoting women's education in Bengal during the 19th century.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and regions, demonstrate the enduring presence of the name Lakee across various cultures and periods in Indian history. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the concepts of prosperity, fortune, and divine blessings remains a consistent theme.
People
Lakee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakee 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
Lakee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakee 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Lakee a common name?
We classify Lakee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakee most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakee was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakee is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lakee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakee a female name?
Yes, 53.8% of people registered as Lakee 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.
Is Lakee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lakee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Lakee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.