Lekisha
Every Lekisha since 1971 — 914 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lekisha
Lekisha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 914 American babies have been named Lekisha. Its peak came in 1980, when 92 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lekisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lekisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1990 | 17 | #5,424 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,423 |
| 1980 | 92 | #1,368 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,662 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lekisha in 2025?
Lekisha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lekisha?
914 babies have been named Lekisha in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lekisha most popular?
Lekisha peaked in 1980, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Lekisha a boy or girl name?
Lekisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lekisha rising or falling?
Lekisha has been roughly stable over the past decade.