Total births
322
Girls' name · since 1986
Lakyra
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 322 babies named Lakyra, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 322
- total births
- 1986–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Lakyra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 322 recorded since 1986.
Lakyra has 322 recorded births among girls since 1986, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2016.
- 322 total births
- 1986–2016 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
322 girls have been named Lakyra since 1986, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2016.
- 322
- total births
- 1986–2016
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Lakyra was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
27 babies were named Lakyra in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
Lakyra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lakyra's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lakyra at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
2000
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Lakyra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2016
- Peak year (2000)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Lakyra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lakyra's strongest decade.
178 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Lakyra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
178 births
- 2010s 47
2010s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 178 births (55% of all-time use).
Lakyra by state
Where Lakyra concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.6% |
Michigan share of Lakyra's total US births 1.6%
5 of 322 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lakyra? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 322 babies named Lakyra. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 27 births.
When was Lakyra most popular? ▼
Lakyra was most popular in the 2000s decade with 178 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Lakyra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lakyra are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Lakyra been used? ▼
Lakyra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 31 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Lakyra? ▼
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 Lakyra's data
- Lakyra's decade-level peak was the 2000s (178 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Lakyras (5 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 Lakyra
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lakyra
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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, 1986–2016 (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. "Lakyra: Baby Name Since 1986 - 322 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lakyra. 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 Lakyra 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.