Lakena vs Lakisha
Side-by-side comparison of Lakena and Lakisha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Lakena | Lakisha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 85 | 12,310 |
| Peak Year | 1986 | 1977 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 1,148 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1973 | 1967 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Lakena | Lakisha |
|---|---|---|
| 1960ss | — | 37 |
| 1970ss | 33 | 6,412 |
| 1980ss | 41 | 4,869 |
| 1990ss | 11 | 818 |
| 2000ss | — | 157 |
| 2010ss | — | 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, 1973–1999.