Laquesha is an uncommon but unique given name of African American origin. It is believed to have been created by combining elements from two names: "Lakesha," which means "alluring" in Arabic, and "Latoya," which means "from the beautiful child" in African Yoruba culture.
The name Laquesha gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. It is often associated with African American culture and has been popular among celebrities such as rapper Trina, whose real name is Katrina Laverne Taylor, and singer Ashanti Douglas.
Despite its African American roots, Laquesha is not particularly common within the community. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, there were only 48 babies named Laquesha between 2010 and 2019 inclusive, with peak popularity occurring in the early 1990s.
The name Laquesha does not have any specific historical figures or significant events associated with it. However, it is often perceived as a strong and unique name that carries cultural significance within African American communities.
The name Laquesha has seen a significant trend over the years in the United States. In the early 1970s, it was quite uncommon with only 5 babies being named Laquesha in 1972 and 11 in 1973. However, starting from 1976, there was a noticeable increase in its popularity, with 14 births recorded that year.
The trend continued to rise throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, reaching its peak between 1986 and 1992. In those years, over 40 babies were named Laquesha annually, with a record high of 76 births in 1992. This period marked the name's greatest popularity.
However, much like many other names, Laquesha began to decline in popularity after the mid-1990s. From 1995 onwards, the number of babies named Laquesha decreased steadily each year, reaching a low of just 5 births recorded in 2003.
In total, over the span of nearly three decades from 1972 to 2003, there were 946 babies named Laquesha born in the United States. Despite its decline in recent years, this figure demonstrates that Laquesha was once a popular choice for parents naming their daughters during the late 20th century.