Lakita vs Lakesha
Side-by-side comparison of Lakita and Lakesha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Lakita | Lakesha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,627 | 8,168 |
| Peak Year | 1986 | 1978 |
| Peak Year Births | 107 | 679 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1970ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1963 | 1967 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Lakita | Lakesha |
|---|---|---|
| 1960ss | 58 | 34 |
| 1970ss | 543 | 3,887 |
| 1980ss | 735 | 3,342 |
| 1990ss | 246 | 787 |
| 2000ss | 38 | 118 |
| 2010ss | 7 | — |
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, 1963–2012.