Lashandra is of African origin, derived from the Ashanti tribe's name 'Lashe', meaning 'she brings joy'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, peaking in usage in the 1970s and 1980s.
The name Lashandra experienced significant popularity from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, with a peak of 68 births in 1980. However, its usage declined steadily thereafter, with fewer than 20 births per year after 1984 and as low as 5 births in some years between 1999 and 2009.