Girl · #12,706 in 2026

Laksha

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

Current Rank

#12,706

Peak Rank

#12,706 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#12706

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laksha

Laksha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 7 Lakshas were born — ranking #12,706 that year. As of 2026, Laksha ranks #12,706 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Lakshas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Laksha

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

Lakesha
Lakia
Laka
Laksa
Laca
Lakisha
Lasha
Lacca
Lakiesha
Lochia
Loca
Lackey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laksha

What does the name Laksha mean?

Laksha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laksha in 2026?

In 2026, Laksha ranks #12,706 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Laksha most popular?

Laksha reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #12,706 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Laksha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Laksha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laksha include Ulla, Alliemae, Jwana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laksha

Laksha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Laksha's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #12,706. Use the chart and map above to compare Laksha'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.