Lakieta is an uncommon, yet captivating female given name of African origin, specifically from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and Benin. The name Lakieta is derived from 'Olorun', the Yoruba word for God, which signifies divine connection or divine favor. It can also be interpreted as 'one whom God has favored'. Lakieta follows a pattern common among Yoruba names, where the first part typically refers to the child's character traits, while the last part often indicates the circumstances surrounding their birth. As such, parents who choose this name may wish for their daughter to embody divine grace and favor throughout her life.
The name Lakieta experienced a notable spike in popularity between 1975 and 1982 with a total of 28 babies given this name during this period. However, there was a dip in usage in the years following 1975, as indicated by the decrease from 11 births that year to just 7 in 1977. The name's popularity remained relatively stable thereafter, with 5 births recorded each in 1981 and 1982.