Total births
2,639
Girls' name · since 1973
Lakia
Lakia has 2,639 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,639
- total births
- 1973–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2,639 girls have been named Lakia since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lakia recorded 2,639 times among girls since 1973, 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 1973 to 2018.
- 2,639 total births
- 1973–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,639 girls have been named Lakia since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 2,639
- total births
- 1973–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Lakia was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
114 babies were named Lakia in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Lakia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakia's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2015, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 114, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakia at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Lakia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2018
- Peak year (1985)
- 114
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Lakia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lakia's strongest decade.
997 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Lakia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
510 births
- 1980s
1980s
997 births
- 1990s
1990s
717 births
- 2000s 349
2000s
349 births
- 2010s 66
2010s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 997 births (38% of all-time use).
How Lakia 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 Lakia's total volume
Lakia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakia by state
Where Lakia concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 252 | 9.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 131 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 127 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 100 | 3.8% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 97 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 79 | 3.0% |
| #7 | Florida | | 77 | 2.9% |
| #8 | District of Columbia | | 66 | 2.5% |
Maryland share of Lakia's total US births 9.5%
Even split
252 of 2,639 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Lakia appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakia? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 2,639 babies named Lakia. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 114 births.
When was Lakia most popular? ▼
Lakia was most popular in the 1980s decade with 997 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Lakia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakia are Maryland (252 births), New York (131 births), Pennsylvania (127 births).
How long has the name Lakia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lakia since 1973 -- 46 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Lakia? ▼
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 Lakia's data
- Lakia's decade-level peak was the 1980s (997 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Lakias (252 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Lakia
Nearby Names Like Lakia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakia
Lakeisha Girl
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Lakisha Girl
12,310 births
Lakesha Girl
8,168 births
Laken Girl
#1222 6,240 births
Lakeshia Girl
4,710 births
Compare Lakia side by side: Lakia vs Lakeisha Lakia vs Lakisha Lakia vs Lakesha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1973–2018 (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. "Lakia: Baby Name Since 1973 - 2,639 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakia. 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 Lakia 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 June 2026.