Combination of the prefix La- and the name Keisha.
Lakesha is an American-invented name that gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. It combines the popular 'La' prefix with Keisha, which is likely derived from the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cassia' or 'cinnamon'. It represents a creative naming tradition within African American culture.
Less common today
Lakesha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,097 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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