Lekeisha
A feminine name of African American origin representing feminine beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 732 living Americans carry the first name Lekeisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lekeisha today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lekeisha births was 1980 (69 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lekeisha. 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
732
~ 1 in 468,244 Americans
Peak year
1980
69 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1998 SSA rank
#13,388
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Lekeisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lekeisha from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 386 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lekeisha 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 Lekeisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lekeishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Lekeisha, while Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lekeisha
The name Lekeisha is a relatively modern name with origins in the United States, likely emerging in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the French name Leanne and the African name Keisha, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that have shaped naming practices in America.
While the name Lekeisha does not have a long historical lineage, it is part of a broader trend in African American communities to create unique and distinctive names that celebrate their heritage and identity. These names often blend elements from different languages and cultures, reflecting the richness and diversity of the African American experience.
There are no known ancient texts or religious scriptures that mention the name Lekeisha, as it is a relatively recent creation. However, the name has gained popularity in certain regions of the United States, particularly in urban areas with sizable African American populations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lekeisha can be found in the 1970s, when it began to appear in birth records and public documents. While the name was initially quite rare, it grew in popularity over the following decades, becoming more widely used and recognized.
Some notable individuals who have borne the name Lekeisha include:
1. Lekeisha Carrington (born 1977), an American actress and model best known for her roles in films such as "Stranger Inside" and "The Wood."
2. Lekeisha Vaughn (born 1980), an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks and the Seattle Storm.
3. Lekeisha Chanel (born 1989), an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the reality TV show "R&B Divas: Los Angeles."
4. Lekeisha Wilson (born 1981), an American track and field athlete who specialized in the 100-meter hurdles and represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
5. Lekeisha Kelendriez (born 1990), an American actress and model known for her roles in television shows such as "The Game" and "Greenleaf."
While these individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have achieved success in various fields, they share a common thread in bearing the name Lekeisha, which has become a part of the cultural tapestry of African American naming traditions.
People
Lekeisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lekeisha 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
Lekeisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lekeisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 732 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lekeisha 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 468,244 US residents.
Is Lekeisha a common name?
We classify Lekeisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 785 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lekeisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Lekeisha was 1980, when 69 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lekeisha is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lekeisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lekeisha 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.