Total births
111
Girls' name · since 1978
Lakeva
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 111 babies named Lakeva, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 111
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
111 girls have been named Lakeva since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lakeva recorded 111 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1992.
- 111 total births
- 1978–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
111 girls have been named Lakeva since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 111
- total births
- 1978–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Lakeva was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
15 babies were named Lakeva in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeva's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lakeva splits its recorded history at 1984: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lakeva at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Lakeva popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1992
- Peak year (1980)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Lakeva by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakeva's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Lakeva births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 72 births (65% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeva? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 111 babies named Lakeva. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 15 births.
When was Lakeva most popular? ▼
Lakeva was most popular in the 1980s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Lakeva been used? ▼
Lakeva has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 15 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Lakeva? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lakeisha, Lakisha, Lakesha, Laken, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lakeva's data
- Lakeva's decade-level peak was the 1980s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lakeva
Nearby Names Like Lakeva
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakeva
Lakeisha Girl
#10442 12,850 births
Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakeva side by side: Lakeva vs Lakeisha Lakeva vs Lakisha Lakeva vs Lakesha
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lakeva: Baby Name Since 1978 - 111 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeva. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lakeva draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.