Modern American creation, possibly meaning joyful or alive
Lakeshia is a modern American name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is likely a combination of the prefix 'La-' with the name Keisha, which is often associated with the Hebrew name Keziah or the Swahili word for 'favorite'.
Less common today
Lakeshia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #899 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Idol finalist and Broadway singer
