Lakyra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the name Lakeisha.
Name Census estimates that about 316 living Americans carry the first name Lakyra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lakyra today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lakyra births was 2000 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lakyra. 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
316
~ 1 in 1,084,666 Americans
Peak year
2000
27 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2016 SSA rank
#15,391
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Lakyra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lakyra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 178 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
Lakyra 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 Lakyra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lakyras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lakyra
The name Lakyra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Indo-Aryan languages of the Indian subcontinent, with roots that can be traced back to Sanskrit. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmi," which means "good fortune" or "wealth." The name was likely first used during the Vedic period of ancient India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient Hindu scriptures or historical texts, it is possible that it was used as a feminine name during this time period, given its association with the goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the bringer of prosperity and abundance.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lakyra are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to have been used sporadically throughout the centuries in various parts of South Asia and the Indian diaspora communities around the world.
One notable historical figure with the name Lakyra was a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic from the state of Maharashtra. Born in 1535, she is known for her devotional verses, which celebrated the divine love between the human soul and the divine.
Another individual of note was Lakyra Devi, a 17th-century queen of the Ahom Kingdom in present-day Assam, India. She is remembered for her patronage of the arts and her role in promoting the cultural traditions of the Ahom people during her reign.
In the 19th century, there was a Lakyra Singh, who was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the state of Punjab, India. She was known for her support of education and her efforts to establish schools and colleges in the region.
Moving into the 20th century, Lakyra Bai was a renowned Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Kathak form of dance. Born in 1920, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting this ancient dance tradition.
Finally, Lakyra Chopra was a Indian-American author and journalist who gained recognition for her writings on cultural identity and the immigrant experience. Born in 1970, she published several critically acclaimed works exploring themes of diaspora and belonging.
While the name Lakyra is not widely common today, it retains its connections to its Sanskrit roots and the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent, serving as a reminder of the rich tapestry of names and their historical significance.
People
Lakyra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lakyra 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
Lakyra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lakyra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 316 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lakyra 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 1,084,666 US residents.
Is Lakyra a common name?
We classify Lakyra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 322 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lakyra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lakyra was 2000, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lakyra is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lakyra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lakyra 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.