Lakisha

Lakisha is a feminine first name that is regarded as an English and African American variant of the name Kisha or Keisha. This spelling is complemented by the prefix 'La-' and has its roots in the Hebrew biblical name Keziah.

What does the name Lakisha mean?

The name Lakisha is a variant form of Kisha or Keisha and is derived from the Hebrew name Keziah. Its meanings include 'the fragrant one' as well as 'the cinnamon flower'. The origin of the name can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew term Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which means 'cassia' or 'cinnamon cassia' (a spice plant). Additionally, Lakisha is also considered a shorter variant of the African American name Lakeisha, which has African roots. In this context, it means 'the preferred one' or 'the darling', derived from the Swahili language. Lakisha is particularly popular among the African American population in the USA. There are also various spellings such as Keysha, Keshia, Keshya, Kesha, Kecia, Kicia, Lakesha, Laquisha, Lekesha, and Lakeshia.

Where does the name Lakisha come from?

Lakisha is a feminine first name whose origins lie in both ancient Hebrew and Swahili. The name means 'the fragrant one' and has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Keziah, derived from Qetzi'ah (קְצִיעָה), which stands for cassia or cinnamon cassia (spice plant). The name Lakeisha, from which Lakisha is also derived, means 'the favorite' or 'the darling' in Swahili. The languages from which the name originates are African American and English.

How do you pronounce Lakisha?

The pronunciation of Lakisha, pronounced 'La-ki-sha' [ləˈkɪʃa], shows a similar yet more compact sound progression. The middle part is shorter and more direct, giving the name a tighter effect. The 'sh' sound remains a central phonetic element. The reduced vowel length creates a more concise overall impression. Lakisha thus appears clear, direct, rhythmic, and with a distinct phonetic contour.

When is the name day of Lakisha?

The name days for Lakisha are celebrated on January 12 and February 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Lakisha is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was 618th in 2005. In the last ten years, Lakisha has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,651st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,689th.

Nicknames & pet names

Isha / Kiki / Kisha / Lake / Laki / Lala / Lisha

Famous people

• LaKisha Ann Jones (American singer)
• Lakisha Jones (American singer)