Joyful; favorite one
An American name likely created as a modern elaboration of Keisha, possibly influenced by the Swahili word 'Lakeisha' meaning favorite. It rose to prominence in the late 20th century as part of a trend of adding melodic prefixes like 'Le-' to established names.
Less common today
Lekeisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,875 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian Paralympic swimmer
Wife of Richard Williams and featured in the film King Richard
