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Lakeesha

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Pronounced lah-KEE-shah /lɑˈkiː.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: Lakeesha is a 1970s American coinage, La- plus Keesha, the latter often connected to Aisha (Arabic, 'living, alive'). It reads as a genuine coined name.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic seventies name: Lakeesha builds on Keesha, linked to Aisha, 'living' (said 'lah-KEE-shah'). Rhythmic and of its decade.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLakeesha is a 1970s American coinage, La- plus Keesha, the latter often connected to Aisha (Arabic, 'living, alive'). It reads as a genuine coined name.
U.S. rank (2001)#16768 ↘ Falling
2001 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,370

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719702001

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lakeesha is a coined American name, La- plus Keesha (often tied to Aisha, 'living'). It crested near 1977 among stylish La- names (said 'lah-KEE-shah').

It became uncommon after the 1980s. Musical, warm, and firmly period.

Did you know? Lakeesha peaked around 1977 amid the era's wealth of La- names.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Lakeesha — 1970s coinage; La- + Keesha (Aisha)

Variations

LakishaLakeshaLakeshia

Nicknames

KeeshaKeisha

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Keisha— the Keesha root feminized
Aisha— the Aisha root behind it
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Lakesha— shares Lakeesha's American roots
Latosha— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakeesha mean?

Lakeesha joins La- to Keesha, often linked to Aisha, 'living.'

How do you pronounce Lakeesha?

It's said lah-KEE-shah /lɑˈkiː.ʃɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Lakeesha a made-up name?

It's a genuine 1970s coinage, often tied to Aisha.

How popular is Lakeesha?

Lakeesha was a modest favorite of the late nineteen-seventies and has been uncommon since.

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