UK girl's name
Lekisha
A feminine name of African origin meaning "bright, shining one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lekisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lekisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4688, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2004 to 2010. 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.
Lekisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Lekisha. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lekisha ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Lekisha.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lekisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4688
2010
Births in 2010
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Lekisha mean?
The name Lekisha has its origins in the Yoruba language, which is spoken in parts of West Africa, primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding regions. The name is derived from the Yoruba words "Oleke" and "Isha," which together mean "one who is honored and respected."
In the Yoruba culture, names often carry deep cultural and spiritual significance, and Lekisha is no exception. The name is believed to bestow upon its bearer a sense of dignity, reverence, and a desire to be held in high esteem by others.
While the exact origins of the name are difficult to pinpoint, it is widely accepted that Lekisha emerged as a popular name among the Yoruba people during the 18th and 19th centuries. During this time, the Yoruba people experienced a cultural renaissance, and the naming traditions became more refined and symbolic.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Lekisha can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba linguist and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. In his work, Crowther documented the Yoruba language and its naming traditions, providing valuable insights into the cultural significance of names like Lekisha.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lekisha, including:
1. Lekisha Battle (born 1977), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA. 2. Lekisha Gunn (born 1984), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas. 3. Lekisha Scott (born 1978), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas. 4. Lekisha Jenkins (born 1983), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas. 5. Lekisha Vicks (born 1977), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas.
While the name Lekisha has its roots in the Yoruba culture, it has gained popularity across various cultures and communities around the world, particularly in the United States and other parts of the African diaspora. The name continues to be a source of pride and cultural identity for many who bear it, carrying with it a rich history and a profound sense of respect and honor.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lekisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Lekisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lekisha, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lekisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lekisha 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 | #4688 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Lekisha
- 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
Lekisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lekisha in the UK right now?
In 2010, Lekisha was ranked #4688 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Lekisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Lekisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lekisha?
A feminine name of African origin meaning "bright, shining one".
How many people are called Lekisha in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Lekisha across the 2 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.