Total births
263
Girls' name · since 1970
Lakisa
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 263 babies named Lakisa, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 263
- total births
- 1970–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Lakisa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 263 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Lakisa recorded 263 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 1989.
- 263 total births
- 1970–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
263 girls have been named Lakisa since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 263
- total births
- 1970–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Lakisa was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
30 babies were named Lakisa in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lakisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakisa's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakisa at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Lakisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1989
- Peak year (1977)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Lakisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakisa's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Lakisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
160 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 160 births (61% of all-time use).
Lakisa by state
Where Lakisa concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.9% |
Alabama share of Lakisa's total US births 1.9%
5 of 263 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakisa? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 263 babies named Lakisa. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 30 births.
When was Lakisa most popular? ▼
Lakisa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lakisa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakisa are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Lakisa been used? ▼
Lakisa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 20 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Lakisa? ▼
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 Lakisa's data
- Lakisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (160 total births) through the 1980s (103) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alabama records the most Lakisas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Lakisa
Nearby Names Like Lakisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakisa
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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 Lakisa side by side: Lakisa vs Lakeisha Lakisa vs Lakisha Lakisa vs Lakesha
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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, 1970–1989 (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. "Lakisa: Baby Name Since 1970 - 263 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakisa. 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 Lakisa 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.