Total births
671
Girls' name · since 1974
Lakiya
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 671 babies named Lakiya, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 671
- total births
- 1974–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Lakiya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 671 recorded since 1974.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lakiya has been recorded 671 times among girls since 1974, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2019.
- 671 total births
- 1974–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
671 girls have been named Lakiya since 1974, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 671
- total births
- 1974–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Lakiya was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
33 babies were named Lakiya in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Lakiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lakiya splits its recorded history at 1997: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lakiya at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lakiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2019
- Peak year (2004)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Lakiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lakiya's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Lakiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
108 births
- 1990s
1990s
129 births
- 2000s
2000s
264 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 264 births (39% of all-time use).
How Lakiya 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 Lakiya's total volume
Lakiya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lakiya by state
Where Lakiya concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Lakiya's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakiya? ▼
671 babies have been named Lakiya since 1974. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 2004 with 33 births.
When was Lakiya most popular? ▼
Lakiya was most popular in the 2000s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Lakiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakiya are Michigan (6 births), Georgia (5 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Lakiya been used? ▼
Lakiya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 46 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Lakiya? ▼
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 Lakiya's data
- Lakiya's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (264 total births) through the 2010s (119) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Lakiyas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Lakiya
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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, 1974–2019 (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. "Lakiya: Baby Name Since 1974 - 671 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakiya. 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 Lakiya 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.