Lakeyta is an uncommon given name of African-American origin, derived from the Latin word 'lacus', meaning 'lake'. It is often associated with water themes and the serenity they evoke.
The name Lakeyta saw fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 14 births recorded in 1977. After 1977, there was a general decline, with fewer than 10 births each year until reaching the lowest point of 5 births in both 1986 and 1987. The total number of babies named Lakeyta over these years is 97.