Girl · #9,306 in 2026

Lakoya

Name: Popularity of the name Lakoya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lakoya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,306

Peak Rank

#9,306 (1985)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1984

First Year

1985

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#9306

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lakoya

Lakoya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 6 Lakoyas were born — ranking #9,306 that year. As of 2026, Lakoya ranks #9,306 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Lakoyas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lakoya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lakoya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lochia
Lakia
Ligia
Leca
Lecca
Lucky
Loca
Luca
Luckier
Luckey
Lucking
Latoya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakoya

What does the name Lakoya mean?

Lakoya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lakoya in 2026?

In 2026, Lakoya ranks #9,306 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Lakoya most popular?

Lakoya reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #9,306 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Lakoya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lakoya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Lakoya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lakoya include Amdrea, Beatrize, Shauntina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lakoya

Lakoya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Lakoya's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #9,306. Use the chart and map above to compare Lakoya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.