Total births
397
Girls' name · since 1972
Lakishia
Lakishia has 397 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 397
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
397 girls have been named Lakishia since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lakishia recorded 397 times among girls since 1972, 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 1972 to 1993.
- 397 total births
- 1972–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
397 girls have been named Lakishia since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 397
- total births
- 1972–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Lakishia was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
44 babies were named Lakishia in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lakishia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakishia's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakishia at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Lakishia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1993
- Peak year (1977)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Lakishia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lakishia's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Lakishia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
223 births
- 1980s
1980s
160 births
- 1990s 14
1990s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 223 births (56% of all-time use).
Lakishia by state
Where Lakishia concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Lakishia's total US births 1.8%
Even split
7 of 397 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakishia? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 397 babies named Lakishia. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 44 births.
When was Lakishia most popular? ▼
Lakishia was most popular in the 1970s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Lakishia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakishia are California (7 births), Florida (6 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Lakishia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lakishia since 1972 -- 22 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Lakishia? ▼
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 Lakishia's data
- Lakishia's decade-level peak was the 1970s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lakishias (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lakishia
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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, 1972–1993 (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. "Lakishia: Baby Name Since 1972 - 397 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakishia. 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 Lakishia 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.