Joyful; favorite one
A modern American name likely created by combining the prefix 'La' with the name Keisha. Keisha is thought to have roots in the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cassia tree,' or may be of African origin meaning 'favorite.'
Less common today
Lakeesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,963 in 1990.
American Idol finalist and Broadway singer
Paralympic gold medalist swimmer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
