Lakela vs Lakisha
Side-by-side comparison of Lakela and Lakisha - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Lakela | Lakisha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 65 | 12,310 |
| Peak Year | 1980 | 1977 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 1,148 |
| Peak Decade | 1980s | 1970s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1977 | 1967 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Lakela | Lakisha |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | - | 37 |
| 1970s | 14 | 6,412 |
| 1980s | 51 | 4,869 |
| 1990s | - | 818 |
| 2000s | - | 157 |
| 2010s | - | 17 |
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.