Likely a modern variant of Lakeisha or Keziah
Lakiah is a contemporary American name, likely created as a blend of the prefix 'La-' with names like Keisha or the biblical Keziah. While its exact etymology is fluid, it often carries the associations of its root names, such as 'cassia tree' from Keziah. It is primarily used within African American communities as a unique, rhythmic choice.
Less common today
Lakiah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,245 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
