Combination of the prefix La- and the name Keith
A modern American creation, Lakeithia blends the popular French-inspired prefix 'La-' with the Scottish name Keith, which means 'woodland' or 'forest'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a creative naming tradition within African American culture.
Less common today
Lakeithia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,617 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
