Lakiesha, of African-American origin, is derived from the Arabic name Layla, which means 'night'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and was often used as an alternative to traditional names like Laura or LauraLee. The name Lakiesha has a unique charm that stands out while still being accessible.
The name Lakiesha was quite popular during the late 70s to early 80s with a peak of 128 births in 1979. However, its popularity declined significantly from the mid-80s onwards, dropping to single digits by the late 90s and early 2000s. As of 2008, the name Lakiesha is now very rare with only 6 recorded births that year.