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Lakeith

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-KEETH /ləˈkiːθ/Medium

Meaning: Lakeith joins the African-American La- prefix with Keith, a Scottish name meaning 'wood; forest' - noted honestly. Actor LaKeith Stanfield is a well-known bearer. The Keith root is documented; the blend is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern La- name on Keith: Lakeith (said 'luh-KEETH'), as in actor LaKeith Stanfield.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningLakeith joins the African-American La- prefix with Keith, a Scottish name meaning 'wood; forest' - noted honestly. Actor LaKeith Stanfield is a well-known bearer. The Keith root is documented; the blend is modern.
U.S. rank (2019)#9385 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 662

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819632019

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

Lakeith combines the La- prefix with the Scottish Keith ('wood, forest'), noted honestly. It reads as a modern American name, rare and distinctive (said 'luh-KEETH').

It appears only in the rarest tier for U.S. boys. Rare, modern, and distinctive.

Did you know? Lakeith pairs the La- prefix with Keith ('wood, forest') and is carried by actor LaKeith Stanfield (said 'luh-KEETH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Lakeith — La- prefix + Keith 'wood, forest'; actor LaKeith Stanfield

Variations

LakiethLakeethLekeith

Nicknames

KeithLake

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakeith mean?

Lakeith joins the La- prefix with Keith, 'wood; forest.'

How do you pronounce Lakeith?

It's said luh-KEETH /ləˈkiːθ/ - 2 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakeith a boy or girl name?

Lakeith is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Lakeith?

Lakeith is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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