Total births
61
Girls' name · since 1975
Lakima
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 61 babies named Lakima, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 61
- total births
- 1975–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Lakima sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 61 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Lakima recorded 61 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1991.
- 61 total births
- 1975–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
61 girls have been named Lakima since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 61
- total births
- 1975–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Lakima was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
11 babies were named Lakima in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Lakima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakima's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakima at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Lakima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1991
- Peak year (1976)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Lakima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakima's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Lakima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 31 births (51% of all-time use).
Lakima by state
Where Lakima concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 21 | 34.4% |
New York share of Lakima's total US births 34.4%
21 of 61 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakima? ▼
61 babies have been named Lakima since 1975. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1976 with 11 births.
When was Lakima most popular? ▼
Lakima was most popular in the 1970s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Lakima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakima are New York (21 births).
How long has the name Lakima been used? ▼
Lakima has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 17 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Lakima? ▼
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 Lakima's data
- Lakima's decade-level peak was the 1970s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Lakimas (21 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 Lakima
Nearby Names Like Lakima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakima
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 Lakima side by side: Lakima vs Lakeisha Lakima vs Lakisha Lakima 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, 1975–1991 (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. "Lakima: Baby Name Since 1975 - 61 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakima. 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 Lakima 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.