Lakeva is of American origin, derived from the Native American tribe name Algonquin. It means 'hospitable' and reflects warmth and friendliness.
The name Lakeva had a peak of popularity with 15 births recorded in 1980. After that year, the number of births steadily declined until reaching a low of 5 births in 1986. Since then, the number of births has fluctuated between 6 and 9 per year, with a total of 111 babies named Lakeva over these years.