Lakishia
A modern feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a portmanteau variant of "Lakisha".
Name Census estimates that about 367 living Americans carry the first name Lakishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakishia today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakishia births was 1977 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakishia. 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
367
~ 1 in 933,936 Americans
Peak year
1977
44 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1993 SSA rank
#11,222
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Lakishia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakishia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 223 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lakishia 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 Lakishia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakishias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Florida, Indiana recorded the most babies named Lakishia, while South Carolina, Indiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakishia
The given name Lakishia is a modern English derivative of the ancient Hebrew name Lakkish, which refers to a town in ancient Judah mentioned in the Bible. The name Lakkish likely derives from the Hebrew word "laqash," meaning "to gather" or "to acquire."
The earliest recorded use of the name Lakishia can be traced back to the late 20th century in the United States, where it gained popularity as a feminine given name, particularly among African American communities. While the name has no direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, its Hebrew roots connect it to the rich cultural heritage of the biblical era.
One notable historical figure who bore a similar name was Lakish, a 3rd-century Talmudic scholar and Rabbi from Babylonia. He is remembered for his significant contributions to the development of Jewish law and his teachings, which are preserved in the Talmud.
Another individual with a related name was Lakkis, a 12th-century Crusader knight who fought alongside Raynald of Châtillon during the Crusades. He played a role in the defense of the Kerak Castle against the forces of Saladin.
In the realm of literature, the name Lakisha appeared as a character in the 2002 novel "The Nanny Diaries" by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. The book explores the lives of wealthy families in New York City through the lens of a nanny.
Lakishia Smith, born in 1981, is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams such as the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx. Her athletic achievements and contributions to women's basketball have made her a recognizable figure in the sporting world.
While the name Lakishia is relatively modern, its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and biblical times, connecting it to a rich cultural heritage and history that spans centuries.
People
Lakishia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakishia 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
Lakishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 367 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakishia 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 933,936 US residents.
Is Lakishia a common name?
We classify Lakishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 397 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakishia was 1977, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakishia is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakishia 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.