Total births
1,211
Girls' name · since 1972
Lakeya
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 1,211 babies named Lakeya, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,211
- total births
- 1972–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1,211 girls have been named Lakeya since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakeya has been recorded 1,211 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2010.
- 1,211 total births
- 1972–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,211 girls have been named Lakeya since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,211
- total births
- 1972–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Lakeya was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
73 babies were named Lakeya in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Lakeya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lakeya splits its recorded history at 1991: 28% of all births land in the more recent half, 72% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2007 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 73 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lakeya at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Lakeya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2010
- Peak year (1981)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Lakeya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakeya's strongest decade.
544 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Lakeya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
291 births
- 1980s
1980s
544 births
- 1990s
1990s
272 births
- 2000s 98
2000s
98 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 544 births (45% of all-time use).
How Lakeya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lakeya's total volume
Lakeya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakeya by state
Where Lakeya concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 103 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 32 | 2.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 27 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 23 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 23 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.7% |
| #7 | California | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 17 | 1.4% |
New York share of Lakeya's total US births 8.5%
Even split
103 of 1,211 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Lakeya appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakeya? ▼
1,211 babies have been named Lakeya since 1972. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1981 with 73 births.
When was Lakeya most popular? ▼
Lakeya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 544 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Lakeya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakeya are New York (103 births), Maryland (32 births), New Jersey (27 births).
How long has the name Lakeya been used? ▼
Lakeya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 39 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Lakeya? ▼
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 Lakeya's data
- Lakeya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (544 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lakeyas (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Lakeya
Nearby Names Like Lakeya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakeya
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Lakisha Girl
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Lakesha Girl
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Laken Girl
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Lakeshia Girl
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Compare Lakeya side by side: Lakeya vs Lakeisha Lakeya vs Lakisha Lakeya vs Lakesha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lakeya: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,211 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakeya. 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 Lakeya 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.