Lakieth
An invented name possibly derived from a combination of "lake" and "Keith".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lakieth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lakieth today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakieth births was 1976 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakieth. 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 Lakieth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1976
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#5,315
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Lakieth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakieth 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 Lakieth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakieth
The name Lakieth is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Berber tribes of North Africa, where it was derived from the word "laqit," meaning "the chosen one" or "the blessed one."
During the 7th century AD, the spread of Islam throughout the region led to the adoption of Arabic names, and Lakieth underwent a subtle transformation. The name was embraced by the Bedouin nomads of the Arabian Peninsula, who valued its connotations of divine favor and spiritual enlightenment.
Historical records from the 10th century reveal that Lakieth was the name of a renowned scholar and poet from the city of Cordoba, in present-day Spain. His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the flourishing of Islamic literature during the Golden Age of the Umayyad Caliphate.
In the 12th century, a Sufi mystic named Lakieth ibn Arabi, born in Murcia, Spain, gained renown for his profound writings on the nature of divine love and the unity of existence. His teachings and philosophical insights had a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and continue to be studied by scholars and spiritualists to this day.
The name Lakieth resurfaced in the 16th century, when it was borne by a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist from Istanbul. Lakieth Mustafa was celebrated for his exquisite calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire, and his innovative techniques in the art of illumination.
Another notable figure in history was Lakieth al-Ghazi, a valiant military commander who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and unwavering leadership in the defense of the Moroccan city of Fez against the invading Portuguese forces, earning him a place in the annals of Moroccan history.
Throughout the ages, the name Lakieth has been a symbol of strength, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment, carried forth by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of their respective eras.
People
Lakieth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakieth 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
Lakieth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakieth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakieth 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lakieth a common name?
We classify Lakieth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakieth most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakieth was 1976, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakieth is about 47 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 Lakieth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lakieth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakieth in the SSA data are male. 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 Lakieth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lakieth 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 Lakieth 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 Americans are named Lakieth?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.