Lakela vs Lakesha
Side-by-side comparison of Lakela and Lakesha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Lakela | Lakesha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 65 | 8,168 |
| Peak Year | 1980 | 1978 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 679 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1977 | 1967 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Lakela | Lakesha |
|---|---|---|
| 1960ss | — | 34 |
| 1970ss | 14 | 3,887 |
| 1980ss | 51 | 3,342 |
| 1990ss | — | 787 |
| 2000ss | — | 118 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1977–1989.