Lashaunda is of African American origin, derived from the combination of the names LaShay andonda. It gained popularity during the late 20th century as a unique and stylish option for parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters. The name Lashaunda is composed of two distinct parts: "La," which is often associated with Latin American or African American heritage, and "Shaunda," a variant of Shonda, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." Therefore, the full meaning of Lashaunda could be interpreted as "beautiful La.
The name Lashaunda experienced significant popularity between the late 1970s and early 1980s, peaking with 104 births in 1978 and 107 births in 1979. However, its usage declined steadily throughout the following decades, dropping to single-digit numbers by the mid-1990s, with only 6 births recorded in 2004. Overall, there were a total of 1421 babies named Lashaunda between 1967 and 2004.