Modern elaboration of Lakeisha or a variant of Lucretia
Lakrisha is a modern American name likely created by combining the popular 'La-' prefix with the name Keisha, or as a phonetic variant of the Latin name Lucretia. While its exact etymology is fluid, it gained some usage in the late 20th century within African American communities. It carries the sophisticated flair of its Latin-rooted counterparts while remaining a unique contemporary choice.
Less common today
Lakrisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,786 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
