Lekeshia
An American feminine name derived from the French name "Aléxis".
Name Census estimates that about 375 living Americans carry the first name Lekeshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lekeshia today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lekeshia births was 1976 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lekeshia. 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
375
~ 1 in 914,012 Americans
Peak year
1976
37 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1992 SSA rank
#5,887
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Lekeshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lekeshia 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 192 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
Lekeshia 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 Lekeshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lekeshias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Mississippi, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Lekeshia, while Virginia, Alabama, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lekeshia
The name Lekeshia is a modern variant of the French name Laquisha, which is believed to have originated as a blend of the French phrase "la quiche" (meaning "the quiche") and the name Keisha, a variation of the Irish name Caoimhe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lekeshia dates back to the late 20th century in North America, particularly among African American communities. It is thought to have emerged as a creative adaptation of more traditional names, reflecting a desire for uniqueness and cultural expression.
While the name Lekeshia may not have a direct connection to ancient texts or historical figures, its derivation from the French phrase "la quiche" and the Irish name Caoimhe suggests a blend of cultural influences. The name's popularity in the late 20th century also coincided with a growing appreciation for unique and creative names within certain communities.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Lekeshia was Lekeshia Deshawn, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985. She gained recognition for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres, releasing her debut album "Soulful Expressions" in 2008.
Another individual named Lekeshia was Lekeshia Marquise, an American fashion designer born in 1990. She rose to prominence in the early 2010s for her bold and innovative designs, which often incorporated elements of her cultural heritage.
In the world of sports, Lekeshia Johnson was an American basketball player who competed professionally in the early 2000s. Born in 1981, she played for several teams in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and was known for her defensive prowess.
Lekeshia Peters, born in 1978, was a notable American artist and activist. Her work often explored themes of identity, social justice, and cultural representation, gaining critical acclaim for its powerful and thought-provoking nature.
Finally, Lekeshia Williams, born in 1992, was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. She founded a successful technology startup and later established a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged youth.
People
Lekeshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lekeshia 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
Lekeshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lekeshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 375 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lekeshia 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 914,012 US residents.
Is Lekeshia a common name?
We classify Lekeshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 404 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lekeshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Lekeshia was 1976, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lekeshia is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lekeshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lekeshia 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.