Lakisa
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "one who smiles".
Name Census estimates that about 242 living Americans carry the first name Lakisa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakisa today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakisa births was 1977 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakisa. 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
242
~ 1 in 1,416,340 Americans
Peak year
1977
30 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1989 SSA rank
#7,758
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Lakisa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakisa from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 160 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Lakisa remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakisa 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 Lakisa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakisas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakisa
The given name Lakisa has its origins in the Sanskrit language, tracing back to ancient India around the 3rd century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshya," which means "aim" or "target," signifying a person with a clear sense of purpose and determination.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Upanishads and the Mahabharata, the name Lakisa is mentioned as a symbol of focus and dedication. It was often given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be steadfast in their pursuits and achieve their goals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lakisa can be found in the Amaravati epigraphs, a collection of inscriptions from the ancient Buddhist stupa of Amaravati, dating back to the 2nd century CE. These inscriptions mention a Buddhist nun named Lakisa, who was revered for her devotion to the teachings of the Buddha.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lakisa. One such figure was Lakisa Vatsyayana, a renowned Indian philosopher and author who lived in the 3rd century CE. He is best known for his seminal work, the Kama Sutra, a treatise on human love, desire, and relationships.
In the 11th century, Lakisa Bhattacharya was a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet from Bengal, India. She is credited with composing several influential works on grammar, poetry, and philosophy, and her contributions to the field of Sanskrit literature are still widely studied and appreciated.
During the 16th century, Lakisa Devi was a powerful queen who ruled the kingdom of Cooch Behar, situated in present-day West Bengal, India. She is remembered for her strategic military prowess and her efforts in promoting education and cultural development within her realm.
In the realm of arts and culture, Lakisa Karuna was a renowned Indonesian dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century. Born in 1935, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting traditional Javanese dance forms, earning her numerous accolades and recognition both nationally and internationally.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lakisa Rizki, an Indonesian environmentalist and activist who tirelessly campaigned for the protection of rainforests and indigenous communities in her home country. Her efforts played a crucial role in raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for sustainable practices.
People
Lakisa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakisa 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
Lakisa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakisa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 242 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakisa 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 1,416,340 US residents.
Is Lakisa a common name?
We classify Lakisa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakisa most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakisa was 1977, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakisa is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakisa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakisa 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.