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Lakeshia

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Pronounced luh-KEE-shuh /ləˈkiː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A coined African-American name of the 1960s-70s, joining the popular La- prefix to Keshia (Keisha), a name sometimes linked to Keziah, from the Hebrew for 'cassia.' Honestly a modern coinage; we do not assign it an ancient origin.Low

In 30 seconds: A rhythmic coinage: Lakeshia joins La- to Keshia, said 'luh-KEE-shuh.' A genuine African-American name of its era.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA coined African-American name of the 1960s-70s, joining the popular La- prefix to Keshia (Keisha), a name sometimes linked to Keziah, from the Hebrew for 'cassia.' Honestly a modern coinage; we do not assign it an ancient origin.

U.S. rank (2009)#16338 ↗ Rising

2009 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,710

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Lakeshia is a genuine African-American coinage, joining the fashionable La- prefix to Keshia (Keisha), a name sometimes tied to Keziah, the Hebrew 'cassia.' Part of a creative naming wave, it peaked in 1979 and faded soon after (said 'luh-KEE-shuh'). We note it honestly as a coinage.

Lakeshia belongs to a late-seventies naming trend and has since grown rare. Rare, rhythmic, and modern.

Did you know? Lakeshia is a coined African-American name from the La-plus-Keshia pattern; it peaked in 1979 and receded as the wave of La- names cooled.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Lakeshia — Coined African-American name; La- + Keshia

Variations

LakishaLakeshaLakeisha

Nicknames

KeshiaKesha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakeshia mean?

Lakeshia is a coined African-American name joining the La- prefix to Keshia; we note it honestly as a modern coinage.

How do you pronounce Lakeshia?

It's said luh-KEE-shuh /ləˈkiː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakeshia a boy or girl name?

Lakeshia is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lakeshia?

Lakeshia peaked in the late seventies and is uncommon now.