Lakiah

Q: What is the origin of Lakiah?

Lakiah is of Hebrew origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Lakiah a girl name?

Lakiah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"The Lord Has Made"

A modern variant possibly related to Hebrew-derived forms like Lekiah, interpreted as the Lord has made or fashioned.

Themes:variantbiblicalhebrewfeminine

Biblical Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Lakiah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#16549Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Lakiah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Lakiah mean?

Lakiah means "The Lord Has Made". A modern variant possibly related to Hebrew-derived forms like Lekiah, interpreted as the Lord has made or fashioned.

What is the origin of Lakiah?

Lakiah is of Hebrew origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Lakiah?

According to the latest SSA data, Lakiah is currently ranked #16549 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Lakiah a girl name?

Lakiah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Lakiah?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Lakiah?

There are many names similar to Lakiah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, American

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#16549

Trend→ Stable

Starts withL

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Abe Arron Aaden Avraham Ammon

Sisters

Ann Anita Alisha Abbie Annmarie

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