Joyful; happy; alive
Lakisha is a modern American name that gained significant popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. It is often interpreted as a combination of the prefix 'La-' with the name Keisha, which is thought to have roots in the Hebrew name Keziah, meaning 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'. In a contemporary context, it is celebrated as a distinctive name representing vitality and joy.
Less common today
Lakisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,098 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American Idol finalist and Broadway singer
Professional basketball player in the WNBA
Character in the film 'Boyz n the Hood' · Boyz n the Hood
