Modern American creation, possibly meaning 'the alive one'
Lakeya is a modern American name likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Keiya or a variation of the Arabic name Yahya. While its exact etymology is not fixed, it is often associated with meanings of life or vitality in African American naming traditions.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lakeya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
