UK girl's name
Lashae
A feminine name of African-American origin, possibly derived from a combination of the names LaShonda and Chanel.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lashae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lashae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 5 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 1999 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Lashae. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lashae ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 5 girls were registered as Lashae.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lashae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
5 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Lashae mean?
The name Lashae is of African American origin, emerging in the late 20th century as a creative combination of existing names. It is believed to be a portmanteau of the names LaShawn and Renee, or a variation of the name LaShayla. The name does not have a direct translation or meaning, but rather represents the African American cultural tradition of creating unique and expressive names.
While the exact origins of the name Lashae are uncertain, it is thought to have gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, a period when African American communities were asserting their cultural identity through various forms of self-expression, including the naming of children. The name reflects the creativity and individuality that many African American parents sought to imbue in their children's names.
There are no known historical references or recorded instances of the name Lashae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to the 20th century. This is due to its relatively recent emergence as a distinct name within the African American community.
Some notable individuals who have borne the name Lashae throughout history include Lashae Monique, an American actress and model born in 1981, and Lashae Nicole Simpson, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1989. While the name is still relatively uncommon, it has gained recognition through these public figures and others who have embraced its unique and expressive character.
It is important to note that the name Lashae is a relatively modern creation and does not have a long historical lineage like many other names. Its significance lies in its representation of the cultural empowerment and self-expression of the African American community during a pivotal period in their struggle for civil rights and social equality.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lashae over time
The chart below shows babies named Lashae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lashae, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lashae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lashae was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4851 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4231 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Lashae
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lashae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lashae in the UK right now?
In 2017, Lashae was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lashae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 5 babies registered as Lashae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lashae?
A feminine name of African-American origin, possibly derived from a combination of the names LaShonda and Chanel.
How many people are called Lashae in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Lashae across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.