Lakesha

The female first name Lakesha is a spelling variant of the name Kesha or Keisha, enhanced by the prefix "La-". This name has its roots in the biblical name Kezia.

What does the name Lakesha mean?

Lakesha, a feminine first name, is a variant of Kesha or Keisha and has its origins in the biblical name Kezia. The translation of the name is "the fragrant one" or "the cinnamon flower." The origin lies in the ancient Hebrew term Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which stands for "cassia" or "cinnamon cassia" (a spice plant). Additionally, Lakesha is also seen as a short form of the African American name Lakeisha, which has African origins. In this context, it means "the preferred one" or "the darling" and comes from Swahili. The name is particularly popular among the African American population in the USA. Other variants include Keysha, Kisha, Keshia, Keshya, Kecia, Kicia, Lakisha, Laquisha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.

Where does the name Lakesha come from?

The first name Lakesha has its roots in ancient Hebrew and Swahili and means "the fragrant one." The ancient Hebrew origin is derived from Keziah: Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה) = cassia, cinnamon cassia (spice plant). The Swahili origin of Lakeisha means "the favorite one" or "the darling." Languages: African American, American.

How do you pronounce Lakesha?

Lakesha is pronounced approximately as 'Leik-sha.'

When is the name day of Lakesha?

Lakesha celebrates its name day on January 12 and February 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Lakesha is a rather rare name. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1978, reaching 329th place in the name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Lakesha was given about 8,200 times in the USA, placing it at 1,460th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this name. The global popularity and frequency of the name is reflected in the rankings of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Kesha