Lakedia is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Oluwakemi', which means 'The Lord is sufficient'. It gained popularity during the late 20th century in the United States, with its unique sound and spelling making it distinctive among other names. Lakedia has been relatively uncommon, ranking outside the top 1000 most popular names in recent years, which may contribute to its intriguing character.
Lakedia had a total of 16 babies named between 1978 and 1988, with peak years being 1985 and 1988, each having 6 births.